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

The Chinese lunar new year is here, and 2025 marks the year of the snake.

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 ...

In many Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year is a celebration marking the arrival of spring and the start of a new year on the ...

Lunar New Year, celebrated by millions across the world, marks the transition into a new year with a variety of rich traditions and customs. In 2025, the festival will begin on January 29, heralding ...

The Lunar New Year marks a time of renewal, prosperity, and celebration across many Asian cultures, with 2025 ushering in the ...

2025 is the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac calendar, a 12-year cycle represented by animals. Each year is associated with a specific animal, influencing the characteristics of those ...

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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 Lunar New Year Celebrations have begun in Colorado and bring the "Year of the Snake." The snake is the sixth animal in the Chinese Zodiac symbolizing complexity, mystery, and transformation.