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The whimsical nature of the Chinese zodiac plays a significant role in the New Year's celebration. With the protagonist of our discussion being the pig, it’s intriguing to uncover the mythos surrounding how these animal signs have been designated. According to legend, the Jade Emperor conducted a race to invite 12 animals to his celestial domain. Among the contenders was the rat who cleverly solicited help from the ox to cross a river, ultimately tricking the ox and finishing first in the race.