Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in Chinese culture. It marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated with fun festivities, fire-crackers, fireworks, and red clothes and decorations.
2025 is the year of the snake and on this week’s blog we’re looking at what personality traits this could bring for your little one!
Previous years of the snake are 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 and 2025. If you know anyone born on these years let us know if you think they’re a typical snake!
What is Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar, which means the date changes each year. In 2025, it falls today Wednesday, January 29, bringing the Year of the Snake.
The celebrations last for 15 days, culminating in the Lantern Festival. The holiday is a time for family reunions, honoring ancestors, and looking forward to a prosperous year ahead.
How is Chinese New Year Celebrated?
Chinese New Year is filled with customs that symbolize good fortune, happiness, and longevity. Some traditions include:
- Reunion Dinner: Families gather on New Year’s Eve for a grand feast, which often includes dumplings (symbolizing wealth), fish (representing abundance), and longevity noodles (for a long life).
- Red Envelopes (Hóngbāo): Elders give children red envelopes filled with money to bring good luck and prosperity.
- Fireworks & Lion Dances: Firecrackers and lion dances are performed to drive away evil spirits and welcome the new year with joy and energy.
- Spring Cleaning & Decorations: Homes are cleaned before the New Year to sweep away bad luck, and doors are decorated with red banners and paper cuttings for good fortune.
- Lantern Festival: The 15-day celebration ends with the Lantern Festival, where families light lanterns and enjoy sweet rice dumplings (tāngyuán).
What Does the Year of the Snake Mean for Babies Born in 2025?
If your baby is born in 2025, they will be a Snake in the Chinese zodiac. Each zodiac sign carries unique personality traits and destinies. The Snake is associated with wisdom, intuition, and elegance. People born in the Year of the Snake are often seen as deep thinkers, charming, and resourceful.
In Chinese culture, Snakes are believed to have a calm and analytical nature, making them excellent problem-solvers. They tend to be intelligent, determined, and adaptable. However, they may also be reserved and cautious when forming new relationships.
Celebrating Chinese New Year with Your Baby
- Dress Them in Red: Red symbolizes luck and prosperity. Dressing your baby in red clothes or accessories can bring good fortune.
- Introduce Festive Foods: If your baby is old enough, let them try soft versions of traditional foods like dumplings or rice cakes.
- Share Stories & Traditions: Read books about Chinese New Year or tell them stories about their zodiac sign.
If your little one is born in 2025, they’ll carry the wisdom and charm of the Snake, setting them up for an exciting future.
Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, and prosperous Year of the Snake!