The Chinese Lunar New Year starts today with over 2-billion people around the globe celebrating. Today starts the year of the horse, the horse representing strength and independence. This 16-day festival brings in a year symbolized by energy, passion, and speed. Celebrations typically involve family reunions, red and gold decorations for luck, and special traditional meals that include dumplings, long noodles and fish. Lion dances and fireworks are also common today, to scare away bad spirits.
Tuesday 17th February 2026
