Lunar New Year marks the beginning of a new year based on lunar or lunisolar calendars. It is often referred to as Chinese New Year, especially in China, where it is a major cultural celebration.

The moon is not capable of producing its own light, so what we see from Earth is a reflection of the sun's light shining on ...

The year of the snake is upon us. As the world at large gears up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, one of the most important events of the year in both China and the Chinese community, many wonder ...

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For some, the new year is rung in on when the calendar turns from December 31 to January 1. But there are many others who celebrate the new year on a different day. The Lunar New Year is an ...

QUINCY ‒ The school board rejected a proposal to recognize Lunar New Year as an official holiday on the 2025-26 academic calendar. A plurality of the district's student body, about 40% ...

Many Quincy parents who testified at the recent school committee meeting voiced hope the holiday's recognition would strengthen Asian American representation in the city.