Lunar New Year is the largest celebration in Asian culture. In 2025, the holiday is celebrated on January 29th. It is traditionally celebrated with large family gatherings, red envelopes filled with money, gifts including food, and money trees. Each year is symbolized by an animal of the Chinese zodiac along with an element. 2025 is the Year of the Snake. Snakes are seen as introspective yet highly perceptive beings who approach life with a combination of sophistication and calculated foresight.