The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, begins on a Wednesday and marks the Year of the Wood Snake.

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Lunar New Year — also commonly called Chinese New Year — marks the start ... Young pageant queens hand out red envelopes to kids at the Lunar New Year Festival at Arizona International ...

The Chinese lunar new year is here, and 2025 marks the year of the snake. Over 3,500 years old, the Chinese lunar cycle lasts 12 years and is represented by a different animal each year.

Add 1 year to the result, accounting for the age counted at birth*. Add another year if your birthday falls after the Chinese New Year, as the lunar age increments with each Spring Festival. *A baby ...

Satisfy their sweet tooth You'll often see trays of candy set out during Chinese New Year celebrations. It's a hit with kids, naturally. This collection of sugar candy celebrates the "Year of the ...

Chinese New Year is more than just firecrackers and red lanterns. This year, starting January 29, 2025, we say goodbye to the ...

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Welcome to the year of the Snake. Chinese New Year, which falls on January 29 ... Check out these quick facts. Now then, we are all ready to celebrate. Haven't quite made plans with the pals ...

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