2025 is the Year of the Snake, but what do the Chinese zodiac signs mean and how do people celebrate? Chinese New Year is upon us – and with it comes a host of superstitions that will apparently ...

This custom of showing respect ensures blessings for the new year. “Shousui,” which translates to “after the New Year’s Eve dinner,” is the Chinese New Year tradition of staying awake past midnight.

The start of a New Year offers a time of reflection on the past year and inspiration for the year ahead. Ending the year with a grateful heart for the past year is a powerful way to refocus and renew ...

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For many, the new year begins with temple visits for blessings, guided by predictions based on the stars. Myths and traditions: The story of Nian The Lunar New Year’s vibrant displays of red ...

Each culture celebrating the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. For the Lunar New Year 2025, I asked NPR readers and ...

Each culture celebrating the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. For the Lunar New Year 2025, I asked NPR readers and listeners ...

It is also advised that you pay off any debts ahead of the new year, in part, to close the books at the end of the year and start another year fresh. Some additional traditions preparing for the ...