Year of the Snake Brings Lunar New Year Celebrations Worldwide

The 2025 Lunar New Year begins January 29, ushering in traditions, superstitions, and festivities honoring East Asian culture.

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, begins January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac.
The Year of the Snake symbolizes intelligence, philosophy, and intuition, but is considered unlucky for those born under this zodiac sign due to traditional beliefs about offending the God of Age.
Celebrations in China include family feasts, red decorations, and customs like giving red envelopes to children, while avoiding superstitions such as sweeping or washing hair on New Year's Day to prevent bad luck.
Major festivities are planned globally, including a firecracker ceremony and parade in Manhattan's Chinatown and cultural events at venues like Lincoln Center, the Brooklyn Museum, and Queens Botanical Garden.
London and New York City will host vibrant public events, with lion dances, art workshops, and performances showcasing East Asian traditions and modern interpretations.