This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is called the "Year of the Snake." ...
Each animal represents one year in a repeating 12-year cycle, which is calculated based on the Chinese lunar calendar. The 12 animals, in order, are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake ...
Bidding farewell to the mythical Dragon, the world welcomes the Year of the Snake on January 29 — the first day of the Lunar New Year. For those who celebrate this ancient festival, starting the year ...
In China, people celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, but there are at least three holidays and cultural traditions centered ...
Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.
Every year, national holidays begin on the first day of the Chinese Calendar or the Lunar Calendar and end on the 15th of the first month. As the world clocks toward the Lunar New Year, people are ...