Step 1 : Introduction to the question "According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2026 is the year of which animal?"
...Say goodbye to the Year of the Snake and say hello to the Year of the Horse. Chinese New Year began on February 17, as over a billion people around the world welcome the start of the Year of the Horse. The Chinese Zodiac is based on a twelve-year cycle, with each year in that cycle marking a different animal. The 12 zodiac animals in order include Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Those born under the sign of the Horse are traditionally regarded as charismatic, hardworking, and spirited.
