Harry Potter’s nemesis Draco Malfoy became the unlikely face of Lunar New Year in China, with actor Tom Felton even joining in on the celebration. A giant Lunar New Year poster featuring English actor ...

Today, I send my best wishes to the millions of people of Asian heritage in the United States and around the world observing Lunar New Year and celebrating the Year of the Horse. Lunar New Year is an ...

The lunar new year is here, marking the start of a new cycle for the Chinese zodiac. The year of the fire horse in the Chinese zodiac commences on Feb. 17, the same time as the annual solar eclipse in ...

Nowruz, a joyous holiday marking the new year, has given rise to complicated feelings for some who are fearful for their relatives in Iran. Nowruz, a joyous holiday marking the new year, has given ...

It all comes down to a love of wordplay. By Rebecca L. Davis Wealthy, blond, villainous — and a perfect emblem of the Lunar New Year? Draco Malfoy, a Hogwarts adversary of Harry Potter in the iconic ...

Nowruz (meaning “new day” in the Persian language) is the Iranian, or Persian, festival celebrating the coming of spring – and the regeneration it brings. It is the first day of the year in the ...

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Lunar New Year, also sometimes known as Chinese New Year, will be celebrated in many countries throughout Asia, and many areas in the U.S. as well, on Feb. 17, 2026. Chicago's Chinatown is home to one ...

Rooted in Buddhist traditions, the new year celebration sparks massive water fights nationwide. A child splashes water on another child in celebration of the Songkran festival in Ayutthaya, Thailand.