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With KPop Demon Hunters, Korean women hold the sword, the microphone — and possibly an Oscar

When I was a child in South Korea, the New Year often began with a familiar song: “Kkachi Kkachi Seollal.” Seollal refers to the Lunar New Year, one of Korea’s most important family holidays, and kkachi means “magpie,” a bird associated with good fortune and joyful beginnings.

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NBA 2K26 Season 4 Launches on January 9

2K has announced NBA 2K26 Season 4 will launch this Friday, January 9 bringing back NBA 2K16 Rivet City Championship Park. The season also leans into All-Star weekend in Los Angeles with themed rewards and content while also marking the Lunar New Year.

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Acqua di Parma celebrates the Lunar New Year with limited edition packaging

It centres on an unexpected fragrance, and was designed by Lea Woo.

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iPhone 18 reportedly nears test production as Apple readies a radically different launch plan

A new Weibo post indicates that Apple plans to begin testing after the New Year, with mass production to start after the Lunar New Year.

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Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy

Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday

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Top 10 Gifts For Prosperity In The Lunar New Year Of The Snake

The Lunar New Year festivities have just kicked off, so if you haven't bought gifts for your loved ones yet, check out this list of the best presents that not only stay true to the celebrations but also acknowledge the rich customs of Asian culture.

International Business Times

Google slips into the Year of the Snake with a colorful Lunar New Year Doodle

Google's Year of the Snake Doodle made a colorful appearance.

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Chinese New Year 2025: Hosting tips for a cosy celebration to welcome in luck for the months ahead

Monica Wong and Jenny Lau share their tips for hosting over the Lunar New Year with India Block, who misses Hong Kong the most this time of year

Evening Standard

Happy Lunar New Year 2025! Chinese astronauts send Year of the Snake greeting from Tiangong space station (video)

As billions of people worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year, astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station sent home a holiday greeting.

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The Year of the Snake is underway with the Lunar New Year in Asia and around the world

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield

The Independent UK

Hundreds Of Millions In Asia Celebrate Year Of The Snake

Hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families on Wednesday, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.

International Business Times

What is lunar new year and how is it celebrated?

In the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Indonesia welcomes the Year of the Snake with dragon puppets and drum displays

From narrow side streets to packed malls, the traditional music and dance of dragon puppet performances have filled Indonesia’s bustling capital of Jakarta to usher in the Lunar New Year.

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2025 Is the Year of the Snake — Shop Serpentine Décor to Slink Into the Lunar New Year with Style

Sleek, hypnotic, and just a little dangerous — snakes are setting the tone for the year ahead, and this is the serpentine décor all the coolest people are shopping

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Lunar New Year in London: where to celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake

Do you want a year of good fortune and happiness? Then it is time to tuck into some of London’s cult favourite hotspots, devour decadent treats, and toast the Lunar New Year, and we have you covered with our guide to all things going on in the city (from 29…

Marshall’s made a ssspecial ssspeaker for the year of the snake

The excellent Marshall Emberton III Bluetooth speaker gets a ssspecial makeover to mark the Lunar New Year.

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Photos of the week ending February 16, 2024 - Roll Call

This week saw the Lunar New Year and Abraham Lincoln's birthday, plus House action while the Senate was away.

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Job Worries Sour Mood for Chinese Lunar New Year Travelers

This article explores the impact of job worries on the mood of Chinese individuals as they return home for the Lunar New Year holidays.

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GTA Online Update: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the Wooden Dragon Mask

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Seven Knights 2 Invites You to the Lunar New Year Celebration

Have fun and welcome the Lunar New Year.

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