New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Lunar New Year 2025, also known as Chinese New Year, marks the start of the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac. The festival, falling on January 29, 2025, is a key cultural celebration observed by millions worldwide.

The Chinese Zodiac is made up of twelve animals, each symbolising distinct characteristics. The Year of the Snake in 2025 will be associated with the Wood Snake, which represents qualities such as wisdom, intuition, and adaptability. People born in the Year of the Snake are believed to embody these traits.

Each year in the Chinese Zodiac is linked to a specific animal in a twelve-year cycle. The animals of the Zodiac are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, an...