lunar calendar, Chinese New Year

Where is the lunar new year celebrated and who celebrates it?
Communities across the world begin celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 29 — and 2025 marks the Year of the Snake.
When does Chinese New Year begin? What to know about Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year starts this week, marking an important holiday in China and other Asian communities. Lunar New Year celebrations can last up to 15 days, starting on the new moon between late January and mid-February.
What is the Chinese Lunar New Year? Everything to know about the Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year celebrations begin Wednesday. Here's everything to know about the 2025 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake.
Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions across the world
Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is a significant holiday celebrated across Asia. It marks the start of a new year based on the lunar calendar. Lunar New Year is primarily focused on family reunions,
What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?
One well-known ancient legend speaks of Nian, a hideous monster that feasted on human flesh on New Year’s Day. Because the beast feared the color red, loud noises and fire, people put up red paper dragons on their doors, burned red lanterns all night and set off firecrackers to frighten and chase away the monster.
Lunar New Year 2025: What to know about the Year of the Snake
Asian American communities around the U.S. and around the world are ringing in the Year of the Snake Wednesday, including in New York City. The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival,
Chinese New Year 2025: The year of the snake
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, begins on Jan. 29, 2025 and festivities typically last for 15 days.
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 ...
Year of the Snake 2025: How the Chinese lunar calendar works and its meaning
Know how the Chinese Lunar Calendar works, and what it means for your zodiac sign. Learn key insights for career, finances, ...
Wednesday’s New Moon Kicks Off Chinese Lunar New Year And Sets Up Ramadan
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 Lunar New Year is here: Everything you need to know about your zodiac animal
The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29 in the Year of the Wood Snake. Here's everything you need you need to know about your ...
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 ...
Huge increase in Lunar New Year absences at Quincy school. Will it become a holiday?
School absences spiked on Lunar New Year in Quincy, where 40% of the student body is Asian. The school board has rejected ...
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Your guide to Lunar New Year in Philly
Food is also symbolic for the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. In the North, Banh Chung, a sticky rice cake with banana leaves, is ...
A 2025 guide to Lunar New Year as we slither into the Year of the Snake
When is Lunar New Year in 2025? And why do people wear red as part of the celebrations? Answers to these questions and more ...