Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is an important time in Chinese culture and a major holiday. It signifies a time for family reunion, a fresh start and a celebration of tradition.
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The date of Chinese New Year is determined by the lunar calendar and falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice on December 21, which usually falls between January 21 and February 20 on the Gregorian calendar. In 2025, the Chinese New Year will begin on January 29 and the celebrations will continue for 15 days.
The snake, the sixth animal in the Chinese zodiac, represents intuition, strategy and elegance. When paired with the Wood element, 2025 emphasises adaptability, creativity and long-term planning.
Comprising a 12-year cycle, the Chinese zodiac (Shengxiao) assigns unique traits to those born during each year represented by an animal. Approaching the Lunar New Year on January 29, 2025, we get ready to greet the Year of the Snake, a sign connected with wisdom, strategy, and ingenuity.
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The Chinese zodiac consists of the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat,
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