The snake, revered or feared across global cultures, slithers to pole position in the Chinese zodiac in 2025. Famous snake babies include Taylor Swift and J.K. Rowling.

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More than a billion people across the world, from China to the Philippines to diaspora communities in the United States, ...

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a significant traditional festival celebrated in China and other East Asian countries. Starting on January 29, 2025, it will usher in the ...

Here we have curated Chinese New Year quotes, wishes, images, and greeting messages that you can share with your dear ones. Whether you’re looking for a traditional blessing, an uplifting quote ...

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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.

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The best images from the past week of celebrations of the Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, spread farther and wider ...