Times Square ball drops and midnight kisses reliably usher in the New Year on the same date every year. But for billions of people around the world who celebrate the Chinese New Year, also known ...

As per Chinese lore, it is believed that on Lunar New Year's Eve, a fearsome monster named Nian would emerge to devour both people and livestock. The loud explosions and bright lights are set up ...

Chinese New Year traditions center on ushering out the old year and bringing luck and prosperity into the new one. Firecrackers, fireworks, red clothes and decorations are used. Young people are ...

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Lion dancer makes impact on Chinese Lunar New Year tradition People around the world on Saturday celebrated the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, marking the first day of the Year of the Rat ...

Traditionally, people give out red envelopes with money and light fireworks after dinner. The last day of the New Year is known as the Festival of Lanterns and marks the end of Chinese New Year ...

People pray at Mazu Miao Temple in Yokohama China Town on Jan. 28, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, will begin on Jan. 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake.

Some people also observe the festival for 16 days, beginning with Chinese New Year's Eve on January 28. Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Year of the Snake Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: This year will ...