Year of the Snake ๐
Wood Snake (Wood Snake)
Chinese Year 4723 ยท Compatible with: Ox, Rooster
The Wood Snake year brings wisdom, creativity, and careful planning. People born under the Snake sign are deep thinkers with great intuition and natural charm.
Lucky Numbers, Colors & More
Chinese New Year Traditions & Celebrations
Red Envelopes (Hรณngbฤo)
Elders give red envelopes filled with money to children and unmarried relatives as a symbol of good luck and blessings.
Fireworks & Firecrackers
Fireworks light up the sky at midnight to scare away evil spirits and welcome the new year with noise and color.
Reunion Dinner
Families gather on New Year's Eve for a special meal featuring dumplings (jiaozi), whole fish, longevity noodles, and glutinous rice cakes.
Lantern Festival
On the 15th day of the first lunar month, colorful lanterns are hung everywhere. Families solve lantern riddles and eat sweet tang yuan rice balls.
Dragon & Lion Dances
Performers in dragon and lion costumes dance through streets to bring good luck. The loud drums and cymbals are believed to ward off evil.
Spring Cleaning
Before New Year's Eve, families thoroughly clean their homes to sweep away bad luck and make room for incoming good fortune.
Key Dates โ Chinese New Year 2025
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) โ Wednesday |
| February 12 | Lantern Festival |
| April 4 | Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day) |
| May 31 | Dragon Boat Festival |
| August 2 | Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chinese New Year 2025?
Chinese New Year 2025 falls on January 29, 2025 (Wednesday). It is the Year of the Wood Snake, also written as Chinese Year 4723.
What animal is Chinese New Year 2025?
2025 is the Year of the Snake (Wood Snake). The Snake is the 7th sign in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. People born in this year are considered Wise, Intuitive, Elegant, Sophisticated, Cautious.
What are the lucky colors for 2025?
Lucky colors for the Year of the Snake (2025) are Black, Yellow, Red. Wearing these colors during Chinese New Year is said to bring fortune and good luck. Lucky numbers are 2, 8, 9.
How long is Chinese New Year celebrated?
Chinese New Year celebrations last 15 days, from January 29, 2025 through the Lantern Festival on February 12. The Lantern Festival marks the official end of the Spring Festival season.
What foods are eaten on Chinese New Year?
Traditional Chinese New Year foods include dumplings (jiaozi) representing wealth, whole fish for abundance, longevity noodles for long life, glutinous rice cake (nian gao) for higher success each year, and tangerines for luck. Lucky foods for this specific year include: Cake, Eggs, Prawns, Coconut.
