Lunar New Year celebrations begin Wednesday. Here's everything to know about the 2025 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake.

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is a 15-day festival that begins today, Jan. 29.

The Lunar New Year kicks off on Jan. 29, 2025. Here's what to know about the year of the Wood Snake, from the personality traits to the various Snake elements, according to Chinese metaphysics consultant Vicki Iskandar.

Since 1992, the Chinese Cultural Center has celebrated Lunar New Year with a variety of dances and demonstrations. This year, the cultural center plans to bring in the Year of the Snake with another celebration from 1 p.

Also known as Chinese New Year, it marks the beginning of the lunar new year based on the lunar calendar, typically falling between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20.

Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated

This year's Chinese New Year starts Wednesday and Missouri State University will celebrate on campus Thursday and Friday. The events are free and open to the public. “The Chinese New Year celebration on our campus goes beyond festivities — it bridges cultures and fosters understanding.

Many Chinese who work in bigger cities return home during the eight-day national holiday in what is described as the world's biggest annual movement of humanity.

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