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Remember 2016? Back then, a red envelope, a zodiac motif, or a familiar celebrity face could still carry a Chinese New Year campaign. Success wasn’t guaranteed, but these cues were often enough to ...

Firecrackers will spark and red lanterns will glow from Beijing to Austin as millions welcome Lunar New Year, also referred to as Chinese New Year, and usher in the Year of the Fire Horse. The holiday ...

In 2026, the holidays of Fat Tuesday and Lunar New Year both fall on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is a day of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Lunar New Year ...

Lunar New Year 2026, also known as Chinese New Year, begins on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The date for Lunar New Year changes annually as it is based on the phases of the moon. The year 2026 is designated as ...

The Times Square ball drop and elaborate firework celebrations across the world may have ushered in the New Year of 2026 but the Year of the Horse on the Chinese calendar is yet to begin. The Chinese ...

Starting on February 17, 2026 (Chinese New Year) and ending on February 5, 2027 (Chinese New Year’s Eve) the Year of the Fire Horse is a fascinating period in the Chinese zodiac cycle. According to ...

Grab your saddle and put on your riding boots — it’s time to stampede into the Year of the Horse. Lunar New Year, widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese ...

Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. More than a dozen countries celebrate new year at this ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Billions of people around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year.

February is filled with celebrations from start to finish – Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, Mardi Gras. And in case you didn’t know, it's also Lunar New Year, which starts on Feb. 17. If you ...