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Across the world, people gathered together to celebrate. Fireworks lit up the night sky and children were given red envelopes with money to send away evil spirits.

This Sunday was Lunar New Year, one of the most important festivals in Chinese culture. It is also celebrated in other East Asian countries.

This year is the Year of the Rabbit. According to Chinese legend, rabbits are peaceful. So some think this will be a gentle year, free from the troubles of war or climate changeLong-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change..

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Others say this is just wishful thinkingWhen you want something to be true. . No scientists have found proof that Chinese astrologyThe study of the movements of the sun, moon and planets and the belief that they affect people's personalities and lives. is an accurateCorrect and precise. way to look at what the future will bring.

Meanwhile, many argue it simply does not matter whether it is accurate or not. Millions of people believe in Chinese astrology. It changes how they live their lives - and so of course it is meaningful.

Yes! It is an old belief system. But it has had a huge effect on the whole world. It is never right to ignore people's beliefs.

No! There is no clear scientific proof that Chinese astrology is accurate. We should look to science to understand the future.

Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change.

Wishful thinking - When you want something to be true.

Astrology - The study of the movements of the sun, moon and planets and the belief that they affect people's personalities and lives.

Accurate - Correct and precise.