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In Chinese tradition each year is named after one of 12 different animals of the Chinese zodiac: Rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig. It's January and with that, the start of a brand new year. We can start looking forward to all the new and exciting things to come. We want to know what YOU'RE looking forward to in 2025. In Chinese culture, the zodiacs work in a 12-year cycle that links each year to an animal sign. The 12 animal signs are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog Chinese New Year is celebrated on Wednesday, January 29 – ushering in 2025 as the Year of the Snake. The holiday has roots stretching back some 3,500 years to ancient China, signifying the end of winter and the arrival of a new year. This year’s festivities fall between January 28 and February 4. All the latest content about Lunar New Year from the BBC. Chinese New Year event cancelled as high winds loom. Lunar New Year 2025 falls on 29 January and marks the Year of the Snake. People pray at Mazu Miao Temple in Yokohama China Town on Jan. 28, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan. Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, will begin on Jan. 29, 2025, marking the Year of the Snake. Asian communities across the world will begin ringing in the Lunar New Year tomorrow, with 2025 designated as the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. The seventh day of the Lunar New Year (February 4, 2025) is said to be when the Chinese mother goddess, Nuwa, created humanity. Thus, it’s called renri/jan jat (the people’s birthday). #Newsround #lunarnewyear #lunarnewyear2023 #yearoftherabbit #explained #explainer Welcome to the official BBC Newsround YouTube channel. Subscribe here ️. ️ Chinese New Year celebrations have already begun, but this year will be like no other. Newsround meets Strictly winner Chris McCausland Video, 00:02:49 Newsround meets Strictly winner Chris In Chinese tradition, each year is represented by one of 12 different animals, which feature in the Chinese zodiac: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat Chinese New Year is celebrated at the start of the new lunar year, which is based on the start of a new moon. In China the holiday is celebrated for a week, and schools and businesses close so Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival all celebrate the start of a new year for many east Asian countries. It's also an important celebration for millions of people around the world. Check out these amazing Lunar New Year activities and quizzes- Chinese Lunar New Year 2025: Which zodiac animal are you? The Lunar New Year is the most important date in the calendar for Chinese people all over the world. Find out more about the celebrations and what kids are looking forward to most about the day. Donald Trump: US kids speak to Newsround about the next president. Video, 00:02:05 Donald Trump: US kids speak to Newsround about the next president Chinese New Year celebrations have already begun, with millions of people marking the start of a new lunar year. The Spring Festival is the most important in the Chinese calendar and begins on 12 Millions of people across the world are celebrating Chinese New Year today. You told us about your plans for the celebration. Check out this video of massive golden dragon which led San Francisco's annual Chinese New Year parade. The show which winds through the city's Chinatown district is one of the largest in the New Year holidays in China are being extended by three days until Sunday 2 February. The move has been taken to help stop citizens spreading coronavirus - a new virus that has broken out in the
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