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The Lunar New Year holiday is a celebration of new beginnings that falls on the second new moon of the Chinese lunar calendar following the winter solstice. On Jan. 29, millions around the world will hold parades and host parties, decorate with red and gold lanterns, set off firecrackers to ward off evil spirits, and invite family and friends Ring in the new year with the 5th issuance of the Lunar New Year series — the Lunar New Year: Year of the Dragon stamp from the U.S. Postal Service®. People born in the Year of the Dragon, the most auspicious sign in the Chinese zodiac, are said to be successful, wise, and powerful. Beginning on the night of the second new moon following the winter solstice, the Lunar New Year festival celebrates the coming of spring and a time of renewal. It also marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, the fifth of the 12 animals associated with the Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Dragon ends on January 28, 2025. Parades, parties All Post Office locations will be closed Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) and New Year's Day (Wednesday, January 1). Regular Post Office hours and mail delivery will resume on the Thursday The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the Lunar New Year with the release of the Year of the Snake stamp. The Year of the Snake begins Jan. 29, 2025, and ends Feb. 16, 2026. This first-day-of-issue event for the Forever stamp will be held in Boston and is free and open to the public. The Year of the Snake stamp is the sixth in the latest series of Lunar New Year stamps, which began in 2020. The Forever stamp is available in panes of 20 at Post Offices and usps.com. Luke Grossmann, the Postal Service’s chief financial officer, speaks during the ceremony. Singer Juliet Brownell-Lee performs the national anthem. The Postal Service’s two previous Lunar New Year stamp series ran from 1992-2004 and from 2008-2019. The current series began in 2020 with Year of the Rat, which was followed by the Ox, Tiger and Rabbit. The Year of the Dragon stamp will be available in panes of 20 at Post Offices and usps.com. Across these varied cultures, many traditions exist for ringing in a new year of good luck and prosperity. Art director Antonio Alcalá designed the stamp and pane with original art by Camille Chew. The Year of the Rabbit stamp is being issued as a Forever® stamp in panes of 20. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current A pane of 10 stamps issued Jan. 17 by the United Nations Postal Administration celebrates the Year of the Snake in the Chinese lunar calendar. The stamps are denominated $1.65 for use for the post office at U.N. headquarters in New York City. The denomination meets the United States Postal Service international letter and postcard rates. On Jan. 29, 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 10. Play Chinese New Year Trivia. Chinese New Year trivia is an example of fun Chinese New Year office games that employees can play during the celebrations. This activity helps to educate employees about Chinese culture and gives them insight into the Chinese New Year Traditions. To play: Chinese New Year Snake Agamograph – Agamographs are a fun craft that combines two images into one, revealing them when viewed from different angles. In our case, one of the images is a snake and on the other side you can read the words “Chinese New Year”. Chinese New Year spiral snake craft Send friends or family near and far wishes for joy and luck in the new year ahead with a pack of festive Chinese New Year cards. Lunar New Year's cards feature 16 cards in four festive watercolor designs accented with metallic foil (4 of each design). Chinese artist Chen Jianghong displays the Year of the Rabbit commemorative stamps designed by him during a launching ceremony in Paris, France, Jan. 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Gao Jing) The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is a significant traditional festival celebrated in China and other East Asian countries. Starting on January 29, 2025, it will usher in the Each year, the spirit of an animal reigns throughout the entire year and 2024 marks the Year of The Dragon, symbolizing power, nobility, honor, and luck in Chinese culture. This ancient system weaves traditions, legends and even a dash of fortune-telling into a fascinating way to understand ourselves and those around us. 裏Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 with us by 'Counting the Lion Dance Heads'! 裏 This Year of the Snake, we’re spreading prosperity and joy! Don’t miss out on our Chinese New Year Giveaway As we approach the Chinese New Year holidays, do note that all our post offices will be open till 1pm on Friday, 24 January 2020 (Eve of Lunar New Year). MONTEREY PARK, CA — The U.S. Postal Service today marked the beginning of the Lunar New Year by issuing a new Forever stamp celebrating the Year of the Rat. The stamp was dedicated during opening ceremonies of the Monterey Park Lunar New Year Festival, one of the largest festivals of its kind in the nation. Wong adds that many Chinese traditions around the new year, like cleaning or eating sweets, are all about setting the mood for the year ahead. "A lot of it feels about intent. [Eating] sweet
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