As the world welcomes the Chinese New Year 2025, hearts are filled with joy, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, the Lunar New Year is one of the most ...

Additionally, the 27th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival is scheduled for Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. with festival booths on Bayard Street (between Mulberry and Mott streets) from 11:30 a ...

For many, the Lunar New Year is a time to reflect on people they have lost. But it's also a time to set intentions and welcome the new energy of the future. Photos: Celebrations commence the Year ...

Every year, the Lunar New Year marks the transition from one animal to another. The Year of the Dragon, which began on Feb. 10, 2024, ended Tuesday to begin the Year of the Snake. More in World ...

Lunar New Year traditions vary across and within countries, but similar threads run throughout: family time, rituals for prosperity and to honor ancestors, and marathon feasts.

The Lunar New Year is responsible for the world’s largest annual migration and hundreds of millions of people travel from big cities to their hometowns in celebration. Big Number 9 billion.

Keelung, Taiwan: People offer prayers on the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Snake at a temple in Keelung on Jan. 29. I-Hwa Cheng/AFP via Getty Images hide caption ...

Worshipers burn incense at Wong Tai Sin Temple to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Snake in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei) ...

Chinese people offer candles and pray at a temple during their New Year day of the Snake at Chinatown in Yangon, Myanmar, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Performers participate in a dragon dance at the International Lunar New Year Night Parade on the first day of the Lunar New Year of the Snake in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.

Manila, Philippines: A performer breathes fire during Lunar New Year celebrations at Binondo district, considered the world's oldest Chinatown, on Jan. 29. I-Hwa Cheng AFP via Getty Images ...

The Lunar New Year is a time to wish for good luck and prosperity in the coming year for oneself and others. “The past year was a very busy one for me, because I had to take care of both my kid ...