The Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Boar form a 12-year cycle. The Lunar New Year starts between January 21 and February 19. This year begins on February 12, 2021. — By Laurie Barnes 潘 筱 莉, Elizabeth B. McGraw Curator of Chinese Art, Norton Museum of Art According to Chinese legend, the twelve animals quarreled one day as to who was to head the cycle of years. They agreed that a contest would be held to decide. The first animal…