Wishing each and every one of you a wonderful Lunar New Year filled with happiness, good health and prosperity. May the Year of the Snake 2025 bring you and your loved ones countless blessings.
I will be taking some time away with my family to celebrate this special time together, soaking in the traditions and festivities. It is a time for reunion, reflection and creating cherished memories with loved ones. During this period, I may not be as active online and postings will be light but I look forward to catching up with all of you soon.
The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, originated in ancient agrarian societies in China as a celebration marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It is deeply rooted in the lunisolar Chinese calendar which is based on the cycles of the moon.
The festival has mythical origins and is associated with legends such as the monster Nian and the Chinese zodiac. The Lunar New Year is celebrated with various customs and traditions including the giving of red envelopes containing money as a symbol of good luck.
Today, Lunar New Year has become a global celebration with communities around the world participating in festivities, parades and cultural events.