A 2025 guide to Lunar New Year as we slither into the Year of the Snake
When is Lunar New Year in 2025? And why do people wear red as part of the celebrations? Answers to these questions and more as we say goodbye to the Dragon and enter the Year of the Snake.
What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?
In the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Different countries across Asia celebrate the new year in many ways and may follow a different zodiac.
The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities around the world
Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated
New York's Chinatown marks first day of Lunar New Year
New Yorkers rang in the Lunar New Year at Chinatown's annual firecracker ceremony on Wednesday (January 29). Spectators celebrated the Year of the Snake with a celebratory lion dance and the snap, crackle and pop of firecrackers.
Oscar nominations 2025: See the full list of Academy Award nominees
Follow live updates and coverage of the Oscar nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards. Find out who will be nominated.
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50+ terrorist incidents occurred in US since 2021: Report
A House committee report found the nation’s security is in disrepair after more than 50 terrorist incidents since 2021
Major changes could be coming to next year’s Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown is gearing up for a Cleveland Tradition, the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. We are only eight weeks away from the cultural celebration, but organizers fear this might be the last one Downtown.
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Top aide to former North Carolina lieutenant governor shot outside church on New Year's Day
A top aid to former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is back home and recovering just two weeks after she was shot on New Year's Day.
New Orleans Police Department officers credited with stopping terror attack suspect open up for the first time
Three New Orleans Police Department officers who helped stop a terror attack suspect who plowed down Bourbon Street have opened up about their experience responding to the attack. The NOPD shared a video featuring Jacobie Jordan, Nigel Daggs and Christian Beyers of the Fifth District.
How long is the Chinese New Year 2025? Here's how to celebrate it in the US
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays celebrated in Asian cultures. In 2025, the festivities honor th
Apple Watch Tips And Tricks To Help Your New Year’s Resolutions
The more you know, the better you can adapt. So, the Vitals app, a relatively new addition to the Apple Watch arsenal, is key. It records health metrics overnight and, crucially, because it also offers context it can help you decide what you do the next day.
All the new Bank Holidays that have been added to the 2025 calendar
Other new dates that have been added for 2025 include Mondays May 5 and May 26, the early and spring May bank holidays, which have moved from May 6 and 27 last year. The August bank holiday will take place on Monday, August 25 this year. Christmas Day and Boxing Day naturally remain unchanged, with these falling on December 25 and December 26.