The year of the Snake is here as many Asian communities celebrate the Lunar New Year. Jan. 29 kicks off more than two weeks of celebrations and festivals for the Lunar New Year.

3. Don't cut or wash hair on Chinese New Year's Day. Do these in the week or so leading up to New Year's Day, but don't do it on the day of as you don't want to wash away or cut short your luck!

This tradition involves tossing a salad made with fish and other ... Karen Yee of San Francisco, says she doesn't cut or wash her hair on New Year's Day. "Hair and luck in Chinese are homonyms," she ...

Wednesday, January 29 marked the celebration of the Lunar New Year, a significant holiday for many Asian communities.

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. This 16-day ...

Chinese New Year traditions center on ushering out the old ... a beast who ate human flesh on New Year’s Day. Nian was scared of the color red, loud noises and fire, so red paper decorations ...

Under the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of the Snake is near. Here's a look at various traditions where you can celebrate in ...

This tradition involves tossing a salad made ... Karen Yee of San Francisco, says she doesn't cut or wash her hair on New Year's Day. "Hair and luck in Chinese are homonyms," she said.

Here is a look at traditions in a few Asian cultures. Chinese New Year features about 15 days of festivities, including a typical eight-day holiday. Celebrations often include cleaning the house ...