This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is ...

Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other ...

And this year, Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29. Each Lunar New Year is also marked by one of 12 animals—this year being the Year of the Wood Snake, which follows 2024’s Year of the Dragon. Additionally, ...

The first new moon of the lunar calendar officially ushered in the new year in many cultures Wednesday, marking the imminent ...

With its symbols, traditions and diversity across countries and populations, Lunar New Year is increasingly celebrated in countries outside Asia. So, what is it, how is it celebrated, and what does ...

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

And this year, Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29. Each Lunar New Year is also marked by one of 12 animals—this year being the Year of the Wood Snake, which follows 2024’s Year of the Dragon.

Every year, the Lunar New Year marks the transition from one animal to another. The Year of the Dragon, which began on Feb. 10, 2024, ended Tuesday to begin the Year of the Snake. Snakes in Chinese ...

Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. Every year is marked by a different animal and 2025 ...