The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29 ushering in the "Year of the Snake." Here's what to know about the "Year of the Snake" and what the snake symbolizes.

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.

The world is gearing up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the most significant event on the Chinese calendar. Falling on Wednesday, January 29, this year marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake, kicking off a 15-day celebration filled with cultural traditions, family reunions, and symbolic rituals.

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, symbolizing wisdom, intuition and mystery. This year’s Lunar New Year begins on January 29, for the 16-day Spring Festival also known as Chinese New Year.

How long are Lunar New Year festivities? What is the Chinese Zodiac? Here's what to know as the Year of the Snake celebrations begin.

To welcome to upcoming Year of the Snake, the Chicago lounge Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval has a new cocktail featuring edamame, lychee, and kumquat. The post Welcome the Lunar New Year with the Year of the Snake cocktail appeared first on The Manual.

The US Postal Service has unveiled the Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake stamp, with 21 million stamps available at Post Offices and usps.com. “Our Lunar New Year stamp series is extremely popular and we are very proud of how it highlights and celebrates America’s great diversity,