Unlike January 1, which follows the Western calendar, Lunar New Year's date changes each year based on the cycles of the moon. One lunation is about 29 days and there is 12 lunations around the earth to complete a lunar year. In 2025, Lunar New Year is celebrated from January 29 to February 12.
The holiday universally represents themes of family reunion, respect for ancestors, and hopes for prosperity in the coming year. The celebration typically begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar and continues for several days, during which time families exchange gifts, perform cultural rituals, and share festive meals together.
While customs vary among different cultures, Lunar New Year has traditions such as lighting firecrackers, praying to ancestors, clean houses, traditional dances, red envelopes, and dressing in traditional attire.
Happy Lunar New Year, CityHawks!
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