Today is the start of the Lunar New Year, which ushers in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the sign of the rabbit are believed to be ingenious, sweet, happy, quiet, and persistent. Famous rabbits include Albert Einstein, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Messi, and Ingrid Bergman. The Lunar New Year celebration starts with the first new moon in January and goes for the next 15 days, until the year"s first full moon lights up the night sky. Historically it has been an occasion for feasting and honoring deities as well as ancestors. We"re doing our part by sharing this lovely winter image of a mountain hare in Derbyshire, England.
Mountain hare hopping into Lunar New Year
Today in History
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Vila Franca Islet, São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
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World Environment Day
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Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia
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International Dark Sky Week
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Lizard of mystery
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Shi Shi Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington
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World Art Day
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Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
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Sunburst at Angkor
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International Jazz Day
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Who s there? The largest owl in the world
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Traveling warblers
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Reflections of the night sky
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Hay, what s up?
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Protecting endangered giants
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The Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland
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Seville, Spain
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Paper lanterns on the longest night
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Fannette Island, Lake Tahoe
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West Cornwall Covered Bridge, Connecticut
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On a Healing Field for Veterans Day
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Road-trip worthy attraction in the heartland
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A light on National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Skyscraper Day
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Old Town of Rovinj, Croatia
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Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Finnish Independence Day
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Whatever floats your boat
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Tokyo welcomes a futuristic new art museum
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In honor of those we ve lost
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