Lunar New Year: Snake Year Guide

Wednesday, 29 January, 2025120 words2 minutes

The Lunar New Year in 2025 welcomes the Year of the Snake, starting on January 29. This important festival, also known as Spring Festival, is celebrated for 15 days. It's a time of vibrant traditions and family gatherings.

People prepare by cleaning their homes to remove bad luck and decorating with red banners and lanterns. Red is considered a lucky color that wards off evil spirits. On New Year's Eve, families enjoy a big feast with special foods that symbolize good fortune.

During the festival, people exchange red envelopes containing money, especially given to children and unmarried adults. The final day is marked by the Lantern Festival, where beautiful lanterns are displayed and lit, symbolizing hope for the new year.

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Lunar New Year: Snake Year Guide

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1. Why do people clean their homes before Lunar New Year?

2. What happens on the final day of the Lunar New Year festival?

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