This year, Lunar New Year begins today, Wednesday, Jan. 29, and ends Feb. 12. Lunar New Year, also widely regarded as Chinese New Year since the late 19th century when it gained global recognition through Chinese immigrant communities, is a centuries-old tradition rooted in the lunar calendar.

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.

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is a 15-day festival that begins today, Jan. 29.

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.

How Asia is celebrating the year of the snake - China expects nine billion trips to be undertaken during holiday period

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.

Over 1 billion people celebrate the holiday, which marks the transition from cold winter to a season of renewal and ushers in one of 12 Chinese zodiac signs.

The Year of the Snake is here - and millions across Asia and the world are welcoming it, with family, friends, prayers and plenty of food. The Lunar New Year, which coincides with

Cuba’s small Chinese community celebrated the Lunar New Year overnight, ushering in the Year of the Snake with a vibrant parade, glowing lanterns, and dragons winding their way through the narrow streets of Chinatown.