Lunar New Year begins February 17—here's what it celebrates, why dates shift, and what the Year of the Fire Horse means.

The 2026 Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year begin Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Western calendar. ChinaHighlights.com explains ...

Whether you’re unfamiliar with Lunar New Year or need a refresher, this guide to ushering in the Year of the Horse has you covered.

Chinatown’s annual Chinese New Year Parade and Festival returns on Sunday, marking its 28th anniversary this year. Here's how ...

The Dutch mark New Year’s Eve with oliebollen, deep-fried dough balls whose roots trace back to ancient Germanic midwinter rites. According to folklore, eating the fatty pastries offered protection ...

Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs.

People are celebrating the Lunar New Year with prayers, fireworks and street festivals for the Year of the Horse.

An expert astrologer reveals how to make the most of the Lunar New Year Eclipse. The Year of the Fire Horse is upon us, and this year, the Lunar New Year, celebrated on February 17, 2026, coincides ...

Olympic gold medalist and San Francisco native, Eileen Gu, elegantly regaled the crowd as Grand Marshal of San Francisco ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A scene from a New Haven Lunar New Year celebration in a file photo. (Mike MacLauchlan for Hearst Connecticut Media) Celebrations ...

China is getting ready to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and the festivities will include robots. Ahead of the celebration ...

Break out the red envelops and hang the lanterns. Tuesday, Feb. 17, marks the beginning of Lunar New Year. The 15-day celebration is “marked by many traditions,” the National Museum of Asian Art said ...