The Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian countries. Celebrations will last until mid-February.

Lunar New Year started Wednesday and lasts until next month's Lantern Festival, which starts in mid-February. We have everything you need to know about the holiday and how to celebrate. Lunar New ...

The Chinese lunar new year is here, and 2025 marks the year of the snake. Over 3,500 years old, the Chinese lunar cycle lasts 12 years and is represented by a different animal each year.

The 12 animals, in order, are the rat ... According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the 2025 Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, falls on Jan. 29, 2025. This day marks the beginning of the ...

Chinese New Year was celebrated at a museum with a chance to interact with the year’s reptilian zodiac hands-on.

As the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle, it represents elegance and thoughtfulness. Chinese New Year is celebrated by the Chinese diaspora in London's Chinatown district each year with a Lion ...

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The snake, revered or feared across global cultures, slithers to pole position in the Chinese zodiac in 2025. Famous snake babies include Taylor Swift and J.K. Rowling.

The Chinese lunar new year is here, and 2025 marks the year of the snake. Over 3,500 years old, the Chinese lunar cycle lasts ...