Times Square ball drops and midnight kisses reliably usher in the New Year on the same date every year. But for billions of people around the world who celebrate the Chinese New Year, also known ...

Cities and villages across Asia are buzzing with anticipation as they prepare to welcome the Year of the Snake. Markets will overflow with mandarins and red envelopes, while shops hang rows of ...

When does Chinese ... New Year reflects that many countries in addition to China celebrate the occasion. What does Lunar New Year mean? Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunisolar ...

Rather than following the Western Gregorian Calendar with 365-day years, the Chinese New Year follows a lunar calendar based the moon's 12 phases. Each phase cycle spans approximately 29 days with ...

Marking the start of the Lunar New Year, this vibrant festival is a time for family reunions, delicious feasts, and honoring ...

Lunar New Year starts ... moon of the lunar calendar and the first full moon. It is the most significant holiday in China — which is why it is sometimes called Chinese New Year — but is ...

It is a Spring Festival that celebrates the beginning of the New Year according to the Chinese lunar calendar. It is majorly celebrated by the Chinese and East Asian communities across the globe.

Lunar New Year, Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, falls in late January or early February each year and lasts for about two weeks. The date changes because it is based on the phases of the moon.

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a significant cultural celebration marking the start of the lunisolar calendar. With roots tracing back some 3,500 years to ...

This story has been updated with new information. While many in Michigan have celebrated New Year's — and maybe even already have given up on their resolutions — a number of communities ...