At the end of January, millions of people around the world will celebrate one of the brightest and most important events in oriental culture – Chinese New Year. In 2025, it will fall on January 29 and will be celebrated under the sign of the Wood Snake, IZ reports.
When is Chinese New Year 2025 celebrated
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, will begin on January 29 and last for 15 days, culminating in the vibrant Lantern Festival. During this holiday, Chinese cities and villages are filled with red lanterns and thousands of light compositions are launched into the sky, symbolizing lighting the way for good spirits.
Year of the Wood Snake: What to Expect from the Symbol of the Year
2025 will be the year of the Snake, which in Chinese astrology is the fifth sign of the zodiac cycle. The element of the year is the Tree, which is associated with development, harmony and wisdom. The Snake is considered a symbol of intuition, deep thinking and hidden power. Astrologers predict that this year will be favorable for people who know how to plan, think through their decisions and find non-standard approaches to solving problems.
Traditions of the Chinese New Year
The Spring Festival is traditionally accompanied by bright decorations: houses and streets are decorated with red lanterns, paired inscriptions with wishes for happiness and success. Families gather at the festive table, exchange gifts, and children receive red envelopes with money – a symbol of well-being and good luck. One of the key events of the holiday is the dragon dance, which, according to legend, brings prosperity and happiness in the new year.
A decorated house. Photo: Pexel
What not to do on Chinese New Year
During the celebration, there are certain prohibitions, the violation of which, according to tradition, can bring bad luck:
• Do not clean or sweep. In the first days of the holiday, you should not do housework so as not to “sweep away” good luck.
• Avoid quarrels. Conflicts and arguments during this period are considered a bad sign.
• Do not use sharp objects. Knives and scissors can “cut” good luck.
• Do not borrow money. This can cause financial losses in the future.
We remind you that we previously wrote about the 30 best ways to wish your loved one a pleasant day
