According to Chinese Calendar/Lunar Calendar, February 18 2007 is the beginning of the “Year of The Pig”.
I do find it ridiculous trying to be “politically correct” regarding the “Year of The Pig”. I first read it on Digg.com:
http://digg.com/world_news/China_bans_Year_of_the_Pig_ads_to_show_respect_to_Muslims
It’s a tradition dating back thousands of years and never intended to offend or annoy anyone. So what if it’s the “Year of The Pig”.