Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.

A typhoon and extreme heat dramatically affected prices for the kumquat trees that are ubiquitous during the holiday.

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Over 1 billion people celebrate the holiday, which marks the transition from cold winter to a season of renewal and ushers in ...

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

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From lucky foods to traditional greetings, we answer your questions about Lunar New Year as we enter the Year of the Snake.

Much of the world, and people in Western New York, celebrates Lunar New Year, which is Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.