Legend has it that to scare away the beast, the villagers would put up red banners and explode firecrackers and bang drums. New Year traditions vary across Chinese communities, but most ...

Lunar New Year celebrations begin Wednesday. Here's everything to know about the 2025 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake.

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 ...