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.

In the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Different countries across Asia celebrate the new year in many ways and may follow a different zodiac.

Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated

New Yorkers rang in the Lunar New Year at Chinatown's annual firecracker ceremony on Wednesday (January 29). Spectators celebrated the Year of the Snake with a celebratory lion dance and the snap, crackle and pop of firecrackers.

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays celebrated in Asian cultures. In 2025, the festivities honor th

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Other new dates that have been added for 2025 include Mondays May 5 and May 26, the early and spring May bank holidays, which have moved from May 6 and 27 last year. The August bank holiday will take place on Monday, August 25 this year. Christmas Day and Boxing Day naturally remain unchanged, with these falling on December 25 and December 26.

A man who survived being shoved onto subway tracks ahead of an oncoming train said that in spite of the physical and psychological trauma, he eventually plans to make his way back to the train. “This city is my home,

On the eve of Lunar New Year, 19-year-old Aragon Lor feasted on shrimp and noodles with his family in Manila's Chinatown, regarded as the world's oldest. It's a double celebration as the Lor family is celebrating his win in a local Mr Chinatown Global male pageant. Chinoy refers to someone in the Philippines with Filipino and Chinese heritage.

Other new dates that have been added for 2025 include Mondays May 5 and May 26, the early and spring May bank holidays, which have moved from May 6 and 27 last year. The August bank holiday will take place on Monday, August 25 this year. Christmas Day and Boxing Day naturally remain unchanged, with these falling on December 25 and December 26.

As the clock strikes midnight Dec. 31, the world starts to celebrate the New Year. This celebration often includes traditions, music, food and family. Each country has its own way to celebrate and some countries don’t follow what Americans consider traditional New Year festivities.