One well-known ancient legend speaks of Nian, a hideous monster that feasted on human flesh on New Year’s Day. Because the beast feared the color red, loud noises and fire, people put up red ...

Learn more Based on the Chinese Zodiac and calendar, January 29 marks the start of the Lunar New Year. For 2025, the "Year of the Snake" symbolizes a time for renewal, wisdom, mystery, and ...

Missed the exact day but still want to wish someone a Happy Chinese New Year? No problem. The greeting guo (spend) nian (year) hao (good) – pronounced gor nee-an how – is one that can be used ...

One well-known ancient legend speaks of Nian, a hideous monster that feasted on human flesh on New Year’s Day. Because the beast feared the color red, loud noises and fire, people put up red paper ...

29, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) A man holding incense sticks prays on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year at Lama Temple in Beijing on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila ...

The color red, firecrackers, lanterns made out of bamboo or wooden frames, fish,oranges and tangerines, and red envelopes with golden engraved symbols are a major part of Chinese New Year celebrations ...

Russians cheered, waved and took smartphone photos of a colorful procession with drummers, costumed dancers and large dragon and snake figures held aloft that kicked off a 10-day Lunar New Year ...

costumed dancers and long dragon and snake figures held aloft in a colorful procession that kicked off a 10-day Lunar New Year festival on Tuesday night. The Chinese and Russian governments have ...