Wednesday marked the start of the Year of the Snake, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Throngs of people in down jackets filled a Beijing park for a “temple fair” on a sunny but chilly day.

This year’s element is wood, making it the Year of the Wood Snake - the first since 1965. It’s a combination which adds extra layers of meaning - the Wood Snake symbolizes growth, creativity ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Warm bowls of snake soup are on the menu in some Hong Kong snake shops, as the Lunar New Year approaches ...

SINGAPORE – Mention the word “snake” and many people tend to either recoil in fear or repulsion. But with the lunar cycle bringing in the Year of the Snake on Jan 29, Mandai Wildlife Reserve ...

Chinese New Year (CNY) 2025 is just around the corner, ushering in the Year of the Snake. From January 29, 2025, to February 16, 2026, this year will be influenced by the traits of the Wood Snake—a ...

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with new gameplay footage of Phantom Blade Zero showing off a brand-new boss fight, weapons, and more for players to experience with the full release.

This year marks the year of the Wood Snake. The Snake is the sixth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac and is associated with wisdom, intuition, and strategic growth. This year ...

Dancing with a Burmese python is how the Python Huntress Amy Siewe described a recent encounter she had with the invasive snake that resides in the Everglades and is wreaking havoc with the South ...

John Sykes, the legendary hard-rock guitarist who was a member of White Snake and Thin Lizzy has died at 65 following a battle with cancer, a post on Sykes’ Facebook page confirmed Monday night.

From snake-themed events to whether your luck is in: discover all you need to know about the coming Lunar New Year in our Year of the Snake 2025 series. Pigs are a sign opposing the tai sui ...

Languages: English. The Lunar New Year starts soon, and this year for the Chinese celebration is in honor of the wood snake. Here's everything you need to know about the Lunar New Year.