Happy Lunar New Year!! Here's a quick Fact Sheet:
- The Lunar New Year marks the start of the year based on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. It typically falls in late January or early February on the Gregorian calendar
- The Lunar New Year operates on a 60-year cycle, incorporating 12 zodiac animals and five elements. These animals include the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.
- The Year of the Dragon ends today, and the Year of the Snake begins (January 29, 2025)
- Some traditions include house cleaning, settling debts, gathering with loved ones, eating special foods, honoring elders, exchanging gifts, and enjoying cultural performances
We made this handy dandy infographic if you want to know your birth year animal...
