The Lunar new year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Wood Snake. But what is in store for your Chinese zodiac animal sign?

Here’s when Chinese New Year 2025 is, how long it lasts, what zodiac animal corresponds with 2025 and why it falls on a different date each year.

Here's when the Chinese New Year starts in 2025, how long it lasts, where the Lunar New Year is celebrated and your guide to the Year of the Snake.

The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animal signs, each associated with certain characteristics and attributes. Some signs are also deemed luckier than others, particularly this week.

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The Year of the Snake will bring great fortune through new colours linked directly to your Chinese zodiac. Keep an eye out for certain colours guaranteed to bring you luck and others that could bring bad luck.

As the Year of the Dragon comes to a close, Oregonians are gearing up for the vibrant start to the Year of the Snake, which begins Jan. 29 this year. From 150-foot-long dragon dances to traditional folk performances,