Starting Jan. 29, 2025, the Chinese Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Wood Snake. It’s celebrated for 15 days, ending on Feb. 12, or Lantern Festival.

Uwajimaya, an Asian grocery store chain with a location in Beaverton, will host a traditional Lion Dance performance for Lunar New Year. The festive celebration promises luck and fortune for the new year and invites attendees to bring friends and family.

The Lunar New Year, also known as China's Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrated points of the Chinese calendar. The holiday falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, 21 December, and this year will be celebrated on 29 January.

This year, the Lunar New Year begins on January 29th. According to the Chinese zodiac, the auspicious occasion marks a transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake. In Chinese culture,

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, is one of the most important celebrations in Southeast and East Asian cultures. Families come together to honor traditions like decorating with red, sharing festive meals, and enjoying family-friendly crafts and activities. This year, we celebrate the Year of the Snake.

Lunar New Year at my aunt's house was always pure magic. The thrill of red envelopes filled with lucky candies—or money, if I was extra lucky—combined with the warm glow of red decorations made every corner of her home feel festive and inviting.

Here’s when Chinese New Year 2025 is, how long it lasts, what zodiac animal corresponds with 2025 and why it falls on a different date each year.