The Spring Festival will bring with it the new Year of the Mouse according to the Chinese zodiac. The mouse, as the first of all the 12 zodiac animals, symbolizes intelligence, alertness and vitality. 

In popular culture, there are quite a few cartoon mouse characters who can bring happiness to numerous viewers and help inform their understanding of the world. China.org.cn lists some famous cartoon mouse characters to wish you good fortune in the Year of the Mouse.

10. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore

Alvin, Simon, and Theodore are three anthropomorphic chipmunks in "Alvin and the Chipmunks," a 2007 American live-action musical comedy film. The tree that they live in is cut down and driven to Los Angeles. There, they meet David Seville, a struggling songwriter and composer.

David transforms singing chipmunk Alvin, Simon, and Theodore into pop sensations and a host of amusing and moving stories then unfold.

The film was followed by three sequels: "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," released in 2009, "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked," released in 2011, and "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip," released in 2015.