The year 2025 belongs to the snake, but if you were born in the Year of the Rabbit, here’s everything you need to know and more: 1. Year of the Snake predictions for Rabbits, from lucky colour ...

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and the world.

Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents one year in a repeating 12-year cycle, which is calculated based on the ...

Firecrackers, parades and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.

The date of Chinese New Year moves every year, in accordance with the moon, falling any time between January 21 and February 20. Each year is assigned one of 12 zodiac animal sign ...

In Japan, sacred white snakes are revered as protectors. In Chinese culture, the snake is also linked to the dragon, a favored symbol of power, and the Year of the Snake is affectionately called ...

Receiving a shishi bite means good luck for the year to come, said Kelsey Cleveland, cultural programs manager at Portland Japanese Garden. The performance was one small part of the annual ...

Which countries celebrate the Lunar New Year? The only countries observing the lunar calendar are located in eastern Asia.

Learn more Based on the Chinese Zodiac and calendar, January 29 marks the start of the Lunar New Year. For 2025, the "Year of the Snake" symbolizes a time for renewal, wisdom, mystery, and ...

The lunar new year marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar, which this year rises on 29 January, kicking off ...