Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.

Lunar New Year Festival helped ring in the Year of the Snake on Saturday at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center.

Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as millions around the world celebrated

Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is a vibrant celebration observed by millions worldwide. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, it marks the b

The Year of the Wood Snake begins on January 29, the first day of Lunar New Year 2025. The holiday coincides with the first New Moon of 2025, (the lunation occurs in the sign Aquarius), and brings dreams into play.