Here's when the Chinese New Year starts in 2025, how long it lasts, where the Lunar New Year is celebrated and your guide to the Year of the Snake.

Starting Jan. 29, 2025, the Chinese Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Wood Snake. It’s celebrated for 15 days, ending on Feb. 12, or Lantern Festival.

Here's all the information on the Chinese New Year 2025, from its traditions to the zodiac. Discover how this festive season is celebrated.

Here’s when Chinese New Year 2025 is, how long it lasts, what zodiac animal corresponds with 2025 and why it falls on a different date each year.

The Red Envelopes, or Hongbao is another beloved tradition of the Chinese New Year. Red envelopes filled with money are given to children and unmarried youths by elders. These are offered as symbols of goodwill for the New Year. The envelopes are red, as the color symbolizes fortune, luck, and prosperity.

The Lunar New Year marks the beginning of spring across East Asia. This year it kicks off on Jan. 29, but Austin festivities kick off early.

As the Year of the Dragon comes to a close, Oregonians are gearing up for the vibrant start to the Year of the Snake, which begins Jan. 29 this year. From 150-foot-long dragon dances to traditional folk performances,