Curate a meal or party spread of lucky Lunar New Year food and round out the celebration with Chinese sweets and treats. Choose from traditional Chinese desserts — like almond cookies that can bring ...

Most Americans consider January 1 the start of the new year, but many Asians and Asian-Americans don’t. Instead, they follow Lunar New Year, also referred to as Chinese New Year in the U.S., which ...

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 ...

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, kicks off with the second new moon following December's winter solstice, typically occurring somewhere between late January and late February ...

Not up to cooking the Lunar New Year feast at home? LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold has got you covered. From long chewy Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodles to fried lobster the size of a Spaniel ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Get ready for a wild ride; it's the Year of the Fire Horse. Lunar New Year — or as it's commonly referred to in the U.S., Chinese ...

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 ...

Learn which Chinese foods are considered bad luck for the Lunar New Year and why some traditional dishes should be avoided. From symbolic meanings to cultural taboos, this video explains how certain ...

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 in Des Moines with festive traditions and top Chinese restaurants serving authentic dishes for the Year of the Horse.