The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29 ushering in the "Year of the Snake." Here's what to know about the "Year of the Snake" and what the snake symbolizes.

How long are Lunar New Year festivities? What is the Chinese Zodiac? Here's what to know as the Year of the Snake celebrations begin.

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, will be celebrated on January 29, ushering in the Year of the Snake, according to the Chinese lunar calendar.

Anyone born in the Year of the Snake can typically expect a year filled with challenges. Indeed, it's possible they may experience mood swings or pessimism over the next 12 months. It's believed that travelling may help relieve such emotional knots.

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Wood Snake, symbolizing wisdom, intuition and mystery. This year’s Lunar New Year begins on January 29, for the 16-day Spring Festival also known as Chinese New Year.

To welcome to upcoming Year of the Snake, the Chicago lounge Casa Chi by Chef Richard Sandoval has a new cocktail featuring edamame, lychee, and kumquat. The post Welcome the Lunar New Year with the Year of the Snake cocktail appeared first on The Manual.

The US Postal Service has unveiled the Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake stamp, with 21 million stamps available at Post Offices and usps.com. “Our Lunar New Year stamp series is extremely popular and we are very proud of how it highlights and celebrates America’s great diversity,