In honor of the Year of the Snake, let’s appreciate the strange anatomy and evolution of these slithery reptiles

Over 1 billion people celebrate the holiday, which marks the transition from cold winter to a season of renewal and ushers in one of 12 Chinese zodiac signs.

The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is a traditional Asian celebration that has been observed in for thousands of years. Every winter, Asian communities around the world ring in the Lunar New Year with carnivals, food, family gatherings, parades and more.

2025 is the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac calendar, a 12-year cycle represented by animals. Each year is associated with a specific animal, influencing the characteristics of those born under its sign. Babies born in 2025 will be snakes, following 2024's dragons and preceding 2026's horses.

The Lunar New Year starts tomorrow, welcoming the Year of the Snake. What can we expect from this year and how are people celebrating? With soup and puppets, for some... View on euronews

Certain animal signs in the Chinese zodiac are considered more compatible than others, but the Year of the Snake has three that are considered foes