Chinese Lunar Year 2025: Year Of Snake, Significance, Famous People Born In It

Chinese Lunar New YearNew YearNew Year 2025: The Chinese Lunar Year 2025 will start on January 29, 2025, which kicks off the 15-day festival, marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The Lunar New Year is widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese communities around the planet. The date of Chinese New Year is determined by the lunar calendar and falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice on December 21, which usually falls between January 21 and February 20 on the Gregorian calendar.

As per Chinese lore, it is believed that on Lunar New Year's Eve, a fearsome monster named Nian would emerge to devour both people and livestock. The loud explosions and bright lights are set up to scare away Nian and ensure the safety of the community. This tradition has carried on for centuries and has become an integral part of Chinese culture.

Chinese New Year's Eve: January 28, 2025

End Date: February 12, 2025 (Lantern Festival)