The Lunar New Year begins Jan. 29 in the Year of the Wood Snake. Here's everything you need you need to know about your Chinese zodiac sign.

Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. Every year is marked by a different animal and 2025 is the Year of the Snake.

The date of Chinese New Year moves every year, in accordance with the moon, falling any time between January 21 and February 20. Each year is assigned one of 12 zodiac animal signs, with the animal you are depending on the year you were born.

Although the rabbit was smaller than the other animals, it was clever and skilled at jumping, ultimately racing to secure fourth place. Folktales portray the rabbit as a symbol of gentleness, kindness and purity, which explains its ranking among the top five in the zodiac.

The Pig is the twelfth sign in the Chinese Zodiac, symbolising generosity, compassion and diligence. Those born under this sign are often seen as kind-hearted, sincere and hardworking. Pigs are known for their ability to create a harmonious atmosphere and their dedication to achieving goals, making them reliable and supportive companions.

There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, which have astrological and cultural meanings, and each animal is associated with certain characteristics