As the Year of the Horse rushes in, the Lunar Calendar’s most prominent festival heralds the arrival of revelry, with some quirk and reflection, from kung fu robots to Harry Potter’s teenage nemesis.
Here’s a summary of CNN’s coverage:
If there’s a common theme to the many Lunar New Year rituals that accompany the annual Chinese New Year, it’s a shared wish for good luck, prosperity, and good vibes for ourselves and those around us. We’ve done some cosmic work by compiling this year’s zodiac sign horoscope guide with the help of experienced feng shui masters.
Why is it called the Year of the Horse? Why is everyone wearing red? What to do on this auspicious holiday? Read our guide.
Feng Shui masters predict the fortunes of celebrities Timothée Chalamet, Margot Robbie, US President Donald Trump, and New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani. (Full disclosure: We’re just doing this for fun.)
Lunar New Year celebrations can encourage superstitious behavior. Should I clean my apartment? Or do you cut your hair on holiday? And why are there long lines in front of banks where the holiday is celebrated? Check this out.
While humanoids are far from conquering the world, they certainly stole the show with their kung fu moves during China’s most-watched Lunar New Year show.
In preparation for the festival, Chinese people also put up posters with messages of wishes. But some of this year’s decorations were accompanied by a laugh from Draco Malfoy, Harry Potter’s privileged teenage nemesis from JK Rowling’s blockbuster book series. Here’s why:
A red horse stuffed animal became an instant sensation in China, despite a sewing error – or maybe because of it, its smiling mouth turned downward. Many people relate to the toy’s sad expression, saying it reflects the life of a “company slave.”
Designed to resemble historical Chinese clothing, this jacket by sportswear brand Adidas has become a holy grail among Gen Z customers, symbolizing young people’s growing interest in all things Chinese.
While celebrations spread across the country, survivors of the Hong Kong fires, like this man who lost his wife in the fires, are still grieving with little to celebrate.
