Lunar Calendars Worldwide, Cultural Significance and Modern Adaptations This article is an overview of how lunar or lunisolar calendars are used in different countries and cultures around the world. While most nations today rely on the Gregorian (solar) calendar for official business, many still observe lunar-based or lunisolar calendars for Continue Reading
As the Year of the Snake begins on January 29, 2025, families across Asia gather to honor age-old traditions and welcome good fortune. While China and Taiwan share many of the foundational customs associated with the Lunar New Year, each region’s celebrations carry unique distinctions—shaped by different cultural emphases, religious Continue Reading
Family, Fireworks, and Economic Realities in the Year of the Snake Overview China’s Lunar New Year—often referred to as the Spring Festival—remains the country’s most celebrated and culturally significant holiday. Falling in the Year of the Snake for 2025, the festival period (running roughly from Chinese New Year’s Eve through Continue Reading