Jan. 28 marks the Lunar New Year, beginning the Year of the Snake. It's not the only lunar festival — Ramadan begins Feb. 28, Passover on April 12 and Easter on April 20.

Under the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of the Snake is here. Here's a look at various traditions where you can celebrate in Michigan.

This year, Lunar New Year begins today, Wednesday, Jan. 29, and ends Feb. 12. Lunar New Year, also widely regarded as Chinese New Year since the late 19th century when it gained global recognition through Chinese immigrant communities, is a centuries-old tradition rooted in the lunar calendar.

This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which this year is called the "Year of the Snake."

Chinese New Year — also widely called Lunar New Year — celebrates the arrival of spring. It's known as the Spring Festival in China and is also celebrated in South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries with a significant Asian population.

What does the Year of the Snake mean? - Explore the traditions and significance of the Year of the Snake as we welcome Chinese New Year 2025