Celebrating Lunar New Year: Year of the Wood Snake
The Chinese Lunar New Year (also called the Spring Festival) marks the beginning of a new year according to the traditional Chinese calendar. It signifies the end of winter and the beginning of spring, typically lasting for 15 days. This year it falls between today (1/29) and 2/12. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture and is a time when families and friends gather to celebrate.