Label: Rabbits
February 3, 2011
Kung Hei Fat Choy!
USHERING IN THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT
People all over the world are celebrating Chinese New Year with parades, huge fireworks displays, and delicious feasts. Every family has thoroughly cleaned the house to sweep away any ill-fortune and make way for good incoming luck. Children receive red envelopes with money inside, representing the passing of good luck to the person who receives it.
The Chinese Lunisolar Calendar marks the new year on the second new moon of the winter solstice, which is based on the phases of moon. 2011 is number 4709 in the Chinese lunar calendar, and is the Year of the Rabbit.
With all this excitement, I think that rabbits all over the world must be doing binkies!
What is a bunny binky, you might ask? Rabbits, who are generally very quiet, sometimes jump in the air unexpectedly when they are feeling playful. And when a bunny twists and jumps into the air, it is called a binky. A new, fascinating animal fact for you in celebration of The Year of the Rabbit!
This photograph is from my upcoming eBook, FUN FACTS ABOUT PETS. It is full of little known facts like bunny binkies, hamster magicians, and parakeets who spit for love!
"Kung Hei Fat Choy" to all, which means "May you be prosperous in the New Year!"
Photo Credit: Emma Payne
Posted by: Seymour Simon
