The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a traditional Asian celebration that has been observed in for thousands of years. Every winter, Asian communities around the world ring in the Lunar New Year with carnivals, food, family gatherings, parades and more.

The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29 in the Year of the Wood Snake. Here's everything you need you need to know about your Chinese zodiac sign.

Year of the Snake celebrations across Chicago will feature cultural performances, family crafts and special menus through mid-February.

Firecrackers popped, incense was offered at temples and dancers and drummers paraded Wednesday in Asia and farther afield as millions around the world celebrated the Lunar New Year.

Celebrations are underway for the Lunar New Year. From China to Thailand to Russia, the holiday is a major festival celebrated in many countries. There are also a variety of celebrations in Chicago, including the annual parade in Chinatown next month,

From lucky foods to traditional greetings, we answer your questions about Lunar New Year as we enter the Year of the Snake.

Restaurant is on a mission to bring good fortune to Chicagoans in 2025 through its limited-edition Lunar New Year mochi donuts and other celebrations. Founder, Kevin Yu joined us with the

Aurora rang in the Lunar New Year this week with good luck red and gold, cultural traditions and some surprises.

Free agent guard Courtney Vandersloot is headed back to Chicago. Her agent confirmed the signing on Wednesday.

Asian American communities around the U.S. will ring in the Year of the Snake with community carnivals, family gatherings, parades, traditional food, fireworks and other festivities.

Communities across the world begin celebrating Lunar New Year on Jan. 29 — and 2025 marks the Year of the Snake.