Jan. 28 marks the Lunar New Year, beginning the Year of the Snake. It's not the only lunar festival — Ramadan begins Feb. 28, Passover on April 12 and Easter on April 20.
The first new moon of the lunar calendar officially ushered in the new year in many cultures Wednesday, marking the imminent arrival of spring and the first day of the Year of the Snake, which symbolizes good luck, rebirth and regality.
China’s Lunar New Year travel rush has kicked into high gear, with billions of trips expected in coming days for the peak of the 40-day annual mass migration.
In the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Different countries across Asia celebrate the new year in many ways and may follow a different zodiac.
People worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year today, which occurs on the second new moon to follow the Winter Solstice.
China's box office for the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday surpassed RMB 2.8 billion ($390 million) as of 12:13 p.m. on Jan. 30, the second day of the
Companies have traditionally given staffers lai see packets on the first working day of the Lunar New Year As Hong Kong's workers return to their desks on Monday after a long holiday break, many large banks and financial firms are offering them millions of dollars in lai see,
Also known as Chinese New Year, the holiday marks the start of the new year in the traditional lunar and solar Chinese calendar.
It's the first time New York students will have the day off for the Lunar New Year since a new state law was signed in 2023. In 2024, the holiday fell on a Saturday.
The Lunar New Year marks a time of renewal, prosperity, and celebration across many Asian cultures, with 2025 ushering in the Year of the Snake. Tulsa will host a free community event on Feb. 1, featuring traditional performances,