Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Lunar New Year festivals and prayers marked the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther ...

Lunar New Year designs often feature cute depictions of the year's Chinese zodiac animal. But making a snake cute is a challenge, resulting in an array of biologically inaccurate renderings.

On Wednesday, the first new moon of the Year of the Snake will mark the imminent arrival of spring. Known as Seollal in South Korea and Tet in Vietnam, the beginning of the lunisolar year is the ...

Though the snake may get a bad rap across many Western cultures, the animal is actually a celebrated and revered sign across the Eastern hemisphere. And its year is expected to be one of positive ...

2025 is the Year of the Snake, with the Chinese zodiac working as a 12-year cycle that assigns an animal sign annually. In Chinese symbology, those born in the Year of the Snake are said to be ...

The Year of the Snake is here - and millions across Asia and the world are welcoming it, with family, friends, prayers and plenty of food The Lunar New Year, which coincides with the first new ...

This year’s element is wood, making it the Year of the Wood Snake - the first since 1965. It’s a combination which adds extra layers of meaning - the Wood Snake symbolizes growth, creativity ...

Yet, the Snake is also a fire-heavy sign, meaning things could feel unbalanced in 2025. “Don’t forget to spare some moments for self-care as well as your family and friends — aspects where ...

“Snakes have always been at the top of the list every year, with reticulated pythons being the highest in the snake category,” said Mr Raja. The changing climate may also impact roadkill ...

Asian communities across the world will begin ringing in the Lunar New Year tomorrow, with 2025 designated as the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. The Snake is the sixth animal in the ...