The Lunar New Year begins Wednesday, according to the lunisolar calendar. And this year it's the Year of the Snake — one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.

Lunar New Year begins on Jan. 29. Many Asian Canadian families will welcome the Year of the Snake with “lucky money” and these other traditions.

Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, ushering in the year of the dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac. If your age is a multiple of 12, you were also born in the year of the dragon — congrats!

Lunar, or Chinese, New Year is defined as the date of the second new moon after the winter solstice, says UBC honorary professor Dr. Sun Kwok. The Gregorian calendar used in Canada celebrates Jan. 1 ...

Why my family’s Lunar New Year celebrations filled my childhood with magic As a kid, I couldn’t wait to count up my red envelopes, but as an adult, I realize it was about so much more.

Some information may no longer be current. Young girls wait to participate in the Lunar New Year parade, in Vancouver, on Jan. 22, 2023. DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press ...

Saturday’s gathering also included other dance and music performances as well, along with a variety of food and crafts. Lunar New Year celebrations usually last about 15 days.

February 11, 12pm The crux of all annual Lunar New Year events takes place at Chinatown’s Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

Tzu Hao Hsu and Camille Liao discuss Lunar New Year traditions and memories ahead of a return to in-person celebrations following a pandemic hiatus in St. John's.

Devinder Gill (left) and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe toast the new year at the RBC Lunar New Year Gala. Photo by Mia Jensen Success Dragon Lion Dance Troupe performs at the RBC Lunar New Year Gala. Photo by ...

Lunar New Year 2023 marks the Year of the Rabbit, symbolizing grace, beauty, calm and peace in Chinese culture. Luckily, Toronto's Chinatown will be hosting a massive festival to celebrate.