People are celebrating the Lunar New Year with prayers, fireworks and street festivals for the Year of the Horse.
Based on the Chinese zodiac, the Lunar New year goes by a 12-year cycle. Each year is represented by a different animal. In order, the animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, ...
Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs.
In 2026, the start of the new year coincides with Mardi Gras.
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