Chinese lunar new year 2026: Which zodiac animal are you? - The year of the horse is full of ambition and new opportunities

Lunar New Year begins February 17—here's what it celebrates, why dates shift, and what the Year of the Fire Horse means.

The Lunar New Year starts today with a new moon. Here's what to know about the 2026 Chinese New year and the Year of the Fire Horse meaning

People across China marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday with prayers, fireworks and festive celebrations. Crowds thronged temples and public events across Beijing on the first day of the new year. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press.

Chinese Lunar New Year 2026 is here. This year's animal promises energy and bold moves for 2026. Here's what to know.

Draco Malfoy, a Hogwarts adversary of Harry Potter in the iconic book series and subsequent films, has become an unlikely icon himself across China in recent weeks, popping up in memes, on billboards and as festive home décor. It’s all thanks to an irresistible bit of wordplay.

As Americans mark Presidents’ Day, millions around the world are welcoming Lunar New Year—one of the most culturally significant holidays of the year.

Chinese New Year 2026: Celebrations, Traditions, and Everything You Need to KnowChinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most significant celebrations in Chinese culture. Marking the start of the Lunar New Year,

China's Shenzhou 21 crew rang in the Year of the Horse with an impressive celebration aboard the nation's Tiangong Space Station that included filming a music video.

Based on the Chinese zodiac, the Lunar New year goes by a 12-year cycle. Each year is represented by a different animal. In order, the animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.