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.

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

The Lunar New Year kicks off on Jan. 29, 2025. Here's what to know about the year of the Wood Snake, from the personality traits to the various Snake elements, according to Chinese metaphysics consultant Vicki Iskandar.

This year, Chinese New Year begins on Wednesday, January 29. Those who celebrate will be entering the year of the snake. Just like with any holiday, traditions abound for Chinese New Year. Some of these traditions can veer a bit into superstitious territory, though.

The Lunar New Year has arrived! Find out which animal correlates with you personally.

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Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated

Celebrated across Asia and beyond, it marks the start of a new year based on the cycles of the moon rather than the Gregorian calendar, when the majority of the United States and

This year, the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac coincides with a period of transformation, wisdom and adaptability.

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ORONO, Maine (WABI) - Wednesday marks the first day of the Chinese New Year. Traditionally, observers spend the weeks leading up to the celebration cleaning. It signifies removing back luck of the past and a fresh start for the future.