What is the Lunar New Year? Everything you need to know from Chinese Zodiac animals to dates
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 is the Year of the Snake.
China’s biggest holiday: Lunar New Year and how it’s celebrated
Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year (農曆新年). Also known as the Spring Festival (春節), or simply Chinese New Year, it marks the beginning of the year according to the traditional lunar calendar.
Jan. 28 marks the Lunar New Year, beginning the Year of the Snake. It's not the only lunar festival — Ramadan begins Feb. 28, ...
The Chinese use a lunisolar calendar that combines lunar and solar calendars to indicate both the phase of the Moon and the position of the Sun in the sky ...
Under the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of the Snake is here. Here's a look at various traditions where you can celebrate in ...
The first new moon of the lunar calendar officially ushered in the new year in many cultures Wednesday, marking the imminent ...
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Happy Lunar New Year 2025! Chinese astronauts send Year of the Snake greeting from Tiangong space station (video)People worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year today, which occurs on the second new moon to follow the Winter Solstice.
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The Chinese zodiac corresponds to various years people were born, and each animal is believed to influence the lives of ...
When is Lunar New Year in 2025? And why do people wear red as part of the celebrations? Answers to these questions and more ...
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