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Hi folks
I am doing a large display in my library for CNY - and have lots of ideas
etc.  But I am curious that in Hong Kong and China it is being  referred to
it as the Year of the Goat, when here it is being referred to as the Year of
the Sheep/ Ram.

I read somewhere that Sheep/ Ram/ Goat are interchangeable but can someone
confirm that in the countries where CNY is more than a colourful festival,
they are using goat not sheep or ram.  And can someone tell me why the words
are interchangeable?  It is my understanding that the years are named for
the animals that responded to Buddha's call and in the order they came, and
there are a lot of biological differences between sheep and goats.  (Being a
New Zealander and having heard every sheep joke imaginable, believe me, I
know all about sheep!)

I have done a lot of research into this topic (and written maths units about
it) and I know the children will ask me and I want to have the right
answers.

Thank you so much
Barbara

PS If you are interested in a post I wrote to OZTL_NET outlining some ideas
for CNY displays, please ask.

Barbara Braxton
Teacher-Librarian
Palmerston District Primary School
PALMERSTON ACT 2913
AUSTRALIA

T. 61 2 6205 6162
F. 61 2 6205 7242
W. http://www.palmdps.act.edu.au
E. barbara@austarmetro.com.au

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