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The Chinese New Year is nearly here, and people around the world are getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse. The holiday occurs between Feb. 17 and March 3 in 2026, adheres to the ...

In 2026, the holidays of Fat Tuesday and Lunar New Year both fall on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is a day of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Lunar New Year ...

Grab your saddle and put on your riding boots — it’s time to stampede into the Year of the Horse. Lunar New Year, widely considered the most important event of the year in China and Chinese ...

The Lunar New Year starts today, Feb. 17, with the rise of the new moon and celebrations until the next full moon. The Year of the Snake has ended and this morning's new moon gave rise to the Year of ...

The Annular Solar Eclipse occurs on January 15, 2010 in Qingdao, Shandong Province of China. (Photo by Visual China Group via Getty Images) An annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17 will create a “ring of ...

As we gear up for the Chinese New Year on February 17, 2026, a Feng Shui expert named Jemma warned that in the midst of celebrating, there are certain things you should actively avoid to ensure a ...

February is filled with celebrations from start to finish – Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, Mardi Gras. And in case you didn’t know, it's also Lunar New Year, which starts on Feb. 17. If you ...

Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. More than a dozen countries celebrate new year at this ...