Thousands of years later, each lunar year is still said to possess certain characteristics of its animal namesake, and those ...

Beijing: From incense offerings and vibrant lion dances in Beijing to prayer rituals at temples in Bangkok and Taipei, ...

Firecrackers, parades and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.

Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to ...

The new year is met with family reunion dinners, fireworks, gifted red envelopes with money in them (known as “hóngbāo” in ...

People worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year today, which occurs on the second new moon to follow the Winter Solstice.

Brimming with symbolism, the serpent holds significant meaning across many cultures going back to ancient times.

Lunar New Year, or Tết Nguyên Đán (Tết), is Vietnam's most important celebration - a time to honour ancestors, cherish family ...

The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a significant traditional festival celebrated in China and other ...

It slithers to pole position in the Chinese zodiac in 2025. Famous snake babies include Taylor Swift and J.K. Rowling. The ...

When it comes to New Year’s Eve, it can be an exciting yet stressful time of the year for many. For high achievers, it’s a ...

An AFL legend who helped raise more than $100m to find a cure for motor neurone disease (MND) after his own diagnosis has ...