Lunar New Year 2025 is approaching, and people will celebrate around the world. But what is the Lunar New Year, exactly?

Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year and ... which is the 60 possible combinations of the five elements and the 12 animal signs," Chinese metaphysics consultant Vicki Iskandar ...

And depending on which element accompanies the zodiac, certain traits can be said of the year ahead. READ Celebrate the Year of the Snake with These Lunar New Year Gifts From LEGO, Pottery Barn ...

Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinese culture typically ... are all thought to be additional elements to ward off evil spirits and frighten bad luck away. Gifting red packets filled with crisp ...

A youth in a mask takes part in Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations in La Paz, Bolivia, on Jan. 26, 2025. (Juan Karita / AP) For each year, an animal is paired with one of the five elements ...

Lunar New Year, also widely regarded as Chinese New ... In Chinese culture, the snake is often linked to the element of fire, which signifies passion, energy and transformation.

2025's Chinese New Year is the Year of the Earth Snake. Even with all of these enjoyable elements, sending special "Happy ...

In 2025, it is the year of the Wood Snake. There are five elements, wood, fire, earth, metal and water. "When I was growing up, Lunar New Year wasn't as popular to talk about in school.

Instead, elements of the festival will be accessible online. At bus and train stations in China, there is no sign of the annual Lunar New Year rush. The government has called on the public to ...

This Lunar New Year, it’s time to slither into the Year ... Additionally, the 12-year zodiac cycle is also always assigned one of five elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal or Water.