Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. Every year is marked by a different animal and 2025 is the Year of the Snake.

As the Year of the Snake slithers in, Asian American communities prepare for a vibrant celebration filled with tradition, mystery, and a touch of chaos.

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