A woman carries a section of a dragon in February ... will often put up red decorations – a color signifying good fortune in Chinese culture. Every year, the Lunar New Year marks the transition ...

The dragon is a Chinese symbol for ... a beast who ate human flesh on New Year’s Day. Nian was scared of the color red, loud noises and fire, so red paper decorations were put on doors, lanterns ...

The Lunar New Year begins ... as it was last year, the dragon. The Year of the Snake represents a period of transformation, introspection and growth, according to the Chinese Language Institute.

Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.

Lunar New Year celebrations begin Wednesday. Here's everything to know about the 2025 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake.

The Chinese Lunar New Year, beginning on January 29, 2025, marks the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation. Celebrations last for 1 ...