When is Lunar New Year in 2025? And why do people wear red as part of the celebrations? Answers to these questions and more as we say goodbye to the Dragon and enter the Year of the Snake.

Lunar New Year celebrations begin Wednesday. Here's everything to know about the 2025 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake.

Each Lunar New Year is extra special because it corresponds with an animal from the Chinese zodiac, which consists of 12 different animals and cycles through over 12 years.

What are some beliefs and traditions around the Lunar New Year? One well-known ancient legend speaks of Nian, a hideous monster that feasted on human flesh on New Year’s Day.

In China, the entire 15-day celebration period is also referred to as the Spring Festival. Many countries celebrate Lunar New Year, including Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.

The Lunar New Year follows the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar.

When is Lunar New Year in 2025? And why do people wear red as part of the celebrations? Answers to these questions and more as we say goodbye to the Dragon and enter the Year of the Snake.

This year, Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29. Because the lunar calendar is based on the phases of the moon, the beginning of the year happens on a different day each year.

Marking the first new moon of the lunar calendar, it falls on January 29 in 2025, kicking off the 15-day Spring Festival. Celebrations vary depending on the country or region, but there are a few ...