The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29, and communities across the United States and worldwide are holding celebrations. China's most important holiday — the Lunar New Year is also widely celebrated ...

But for billions of people around the world who celebrate the Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, festivities are about to begin. Here's everything to know about the 2025 Lunar New ...

Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated BEIJING -- Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and ...

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 ...

The Chinese Lunar New Year, beginning on January 29, 2025, marks the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation. Celebrations last for 15 days with grand feasts, red decorations ...

29, 2025 Ernesto S. Ruscio/Getty; Kevin Winter/Getty; Dia Dipasupil/Getty Celebrities from all over the world are commemorating the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year — measured by the lunar ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Chinese artists leap from pedestals as they perform a traditional lion dance marking the Lunar New Year of ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. An Ethnic Chinese Thai prays at Kwong Siew Shrine to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Bangkok, Thailand ...

Getty It's time to celebrate the year of the Wood Snake! Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, marks the end of winter and the arrival of the spring season on the ...

Lunar New Year introduces the Year of the Snake, offering a fresh perspective on the Chinese zodiac animals' traits. Each animal in the 12-year zodiac cycle brings unique personalities.

Wednesday (Jan. 29) welcomes the Lunar New Year, a holiday with deep cultural and familial significance that is celebrated worldwide. The Lunar New Year occurs on the second new moon that follows ...