Jan. 29, 2025 is Lunar New Year; it marks the start of spring and the new year on the lunisolar calendar. The calendar has historically been practiced in China and uses the sun and moon to determine dates. 2025 is the year of the snake, which most commonly signifies intelligence, resilience and love. The year of the snake matches up with people born is 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025 and is considered to be a time for reflection, deep thought and personal growth.
To celebrate, families come together to practice cultural customs and eat a feast of delicious food. Many people clean their homes before the festivities for a fresh start in the new year and put up red decorations to bring good fortune.