The Lunar New Year is welcomed with a variety of cultural traditions and rituals such as carnivals, parades, fireworks and ancestor remembrance.

China welcomes the Year of the Horse as the Lunar New Year begins, blending ancient symbolism, family traditions, and celebrations.

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Lunar New Year begins February 17—here's what it celebrates, why dates shift, and what the Year of the Fire Horse means.

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Explore the history of White House dogs from 1900 to today, including FDR’s Fala, LBJ’s Beagles and Biden’s rescue pup Major, in this Presidents’ Day look at presidential pets.

MANILA: Every February, the streets of Binondo grow steadily more crowded as the Lunar New Year, also known to many as Chinese New Year, approaches.

Scenes of Lunar New Year celebration: illuminated red lanterns and a temple façade at night, traditional red ang pao envelopes, a festive family meal with dumplings and seafood, freshly ...

GOLDEN, Colo. — A red heart glowed above Golden on Valentine’s Day, lighting up the mountainside where a stark white “M” normally shines. The iconic letter perched on Mount Zion, long a symbol of ...

In the spirit of the day, here are a few simple ways to put love into motion, even if you are not feeling particularly festive.

Maslenitsa Week is one of the most beloved national holidays. It combines ancient traditions, family feasts and the expectation of spring. Warm greetings, funny pictures and colorful postcards are ...