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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Pray to Ancestors, Prepare the Rooster: How Czech Vietnamese Celebrate the Lunar New Year

The article explores how the Czech Vietnamese community celebrates the Lunar New Year, highlighting both traditional practices and adaptations among the younger generation.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

I'm an astrologist - here's what the Year of the Fire Horse really means for you

The article discusses the significance of the Year of the Fire Horse as the Chinese New Year begins, highlighting traditions, superstitions, and celebrations.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Chinese New Year 2026: A Specialist Explained the Meaning of the Fire Horse and Revealed Two Typical Dishes of the Celebration

The celebration of Chinese New Year in 2026, marking the Year of the Fire Horse, is expected to draw around 200,000 attendees in Belgrano, Buenos Aires, as explained by expert Carlos Lin.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Firing up the Lunar New Year spirit: All you need to know

This article explores the significance of the Lunar New Year celebrations and their unique expressions within the Asian diaspora in France.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Google celebrates Lunar New Year 2026 with an interactive doodle on February 17

On February 17, Google marked the Lunar New Year 2026 with an interactive doodle, coinciding with the Year of the Fire Horse and an annular solar eclipse.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Prayers, fireworks and fairs: Millions celebrate Lunar New Year across East Asia

Millions across East Asia are celebrating the Lunar New Year with prayers, fireworks, and public fairs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

China rings in the Year of the Horse with colour and tradition

China is celebrating the Year of the Horse with vibrant traditions and festivities.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Kaspar Wang: Children Are Given Pocket Money on Chinese New Year

Kaspar Wang discusses the tradition of giving pocket money to children during the Chinese New Year celebration, which is a favorite time for kids in China.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Chinese New Year 2026: the best phrases to share at the beginning of the Fire Horse

The article discusses the upcoming Chinese New Year in 2026, marking the Year of the Fire Horse, and highlights traditional celebrations and customs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Dragons, Lanterns, and Dazzling Colors: Images of the Lunar New Year in Asia, Marked by the Sign of the Fire Horse

The Lunar New Year begins on February 17, 2026, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse with celebrations across Asia and beyond.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Today, one should not wash their hair โ€“ This is what follows, says a belief

A traditional Chinese belief discourages washing hair on the first day of the New Year for fear of washing away good fortune.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

The Year of the Fire Horse Begins in China

According to the Chinese calendar, today marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse, with celebrations lasting a record nine days in China.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Get to know the Year of the Horse with 10 questions

A quiz that tests knowledge of Lunar New Year traditions across various Asian cultures.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Year of the Fire Horse: what does the arrival of this powerful combination of the Chinese zodiac mean

The upcoming Lunar New Year on February 17 marks the transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Fire Horse, a significant time for many Chinese people.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

Happy New Year of the Fire Horse! What Awaits Us? And Why is the Horse Burning?

The article celebrates the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse, discussing traditions and the symbolism behind the holiday in a podcast hosted by prominent figures.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rituals and traditions for welcoming the Chinese New Year 2026

The article discusses the traditional rituals and customs associated with celebrating the Chinese New Year 2026, emphasizing the significance of this event in Eastern cultures.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rituals to Begin the Chinese New Year 2026

The article outlines rituals and traditions to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2026, particularly focusing on the Year of the Fire Horse.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Traditions to Celebrate the Chinese New Year 2026

The article discusses the customs and traditions associated with the celebration of Chinese New Year 2026, with a specific emphasis on the rituals performed ahead of the event to attract good fortune.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Return of the Fire Horse

The Chinese New Year celebrations on February 17 mark the beginning of the Fire Horse year, highlighting unique timekeeping in the lunar-solar calendar.

Feb 9 โ€ข 03:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Gloss: The Spotlight

The article reflects on the end of the festive season and the common tendency to abandon New Year's resolutions, noting the consumption of indulgent treats at the start of the year.

Jan 12 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Cuban women are amazed in a Galician supermarket by something that is free in Spain and not in Cuba

Two Cuban women expressed their surprise in a Galician supermarket when they encountered something that is free in Spain but not in Cuba during their New Year's Eve shopping.

Jan 11 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

Do you know what is actually eaten after the Feast of the Three Kings? These recipes have a special significance

The article discusses the culinary traditions and recipes associated with the Feast of the Three Kings, which marks the return to everyday life following the festive season.

Jan 7 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Life & Tech

The (false) civil war of where to see the grapes

The article discusses the strange tensions surrounding New Year traditions in Spain, particularly the criticism of public figures and the absurdity of turning celebratory moments into conflicts.

Jan 2 โ€ข 00:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
Life & Tech

For Russiaโ€™s Wartime Diaspora, New Yearโ€™s Traditions Become a Tether to Home

The article discusses how Russian expatriates, particularly those who left after the invasion of Ukraine, are maintaining their cultural traditions, like watching the film 'The Irony of Fate,' to feel connected to their homeland during the New Year celebrations.

Jan 1 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Pomegranate โ€“ Traditions, benefits and a recipe for the symbol of the new year

The article explores the pomegranate as a fascinating fruit symbolizing the new year, discussing its traditions, benefits, and providing a recipe.

Jan 1 โ€ข 15:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
World

A PICTURE: The arrival of the new year across the planet. The last date was changed by the islands in the Pacific Ocean

The article discusses how different locations around the world celebrate the arrival of the new year, highlighting the changes to the date made by some Pacific islands.

Jan 1 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
Life & Tech

What is eaten in the last minutes of the old year and the first hours of the new year around the world?

The article explores the culinary traditions associated with New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, highlighting how different cultures celebrate with unique dishes that foster community and family gatherings.

Jan 1 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Efsyn
Life & Tech

Happy New Year Santa Claus, but... who are you with really?

The article discusses the enigmatic identity of Santa Claus and who he is associated with during the holiday season.

Jan 1 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'Bad luck' is ahead in 2026 if you do six everyday things on New Year's Day

As 2026 begins, superstitions warn against certain activities on New Year's Day to avoid bad luck.

Jan 1 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

5 cultures that celebrate the New Year on a day that is not January 1

Many cultures around the world welcome the New Year on different days rather than on January 1, challenging the belief that this date is universally celebrated.

Jan 1 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

January 2026 Calendar: Holidays, Bridges, and Notable Dates of the Month

January 2026 features numerous significant dates encompassing cultural traditions, social events, and leisure opportunities, starting with New Year's Day and the Day of Kings, alongside important international observances.

Jan 1 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Eating Destiny

The transition from the last day of the year to the first is a significant moment across cultures, imbued with rituals, symbols, and the universal theme of food to invoke good fortune for the year ahead.

Jan 1 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

BIG GALLERY How Croatia Entered 2026

Croatia celebrated the New Year in style, with festivities ranging from morning walks and coffee to crowded city centers and evening concerts, embracing a relaxed atmosphere across the country.

Dec 31 โ€ข 20:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

How Did Sparkling Wine Become a Symbol of New Year?

The article explores the historical significance of sparkling wine, tracing its origins from Roman times to its association with New Year's celebrations.

Dec 31 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

This is what is eaten on New Year's Eve in Europe

The article explores traditional New Year's Eve foods in various European countries, highlighting seafood in Spain, lentils in Italy, and fried carp in the Czech Republic, along with a variety of roasts, vegetables, cheeses, and regional sweets.

Dec 31 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

How Other Countries Celebrate New Year's Eve (No, They Don't Eat 12 Grapes)

This article explores various unique New Year's Eve traditions in different countries, contrasting them with Spain's custom of eating twelve grapes at midnight.

Dec 31 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

10 unusual New Year's Eve superstitions to do at midnight to bring luck in 2026

As 2025 ends and 2026 begins, people are encouraged to engage in unique New Year's Eve superstitions to attract good fortune in the coming year.

Dec 31 โ€ข 12:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

New Year's Eve Customs: Do You Know Why Red Underwear Is Worn on New Year's Eve?

In Croatia, there are well-known New Year's customs and beliefs rooted in ancient traditions, some of which are still practiced while others have faded into obscurity.

Dec 31 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

New Year's Eve: Firecrackers with Care

This article discusses the need to consider the impact of fireworks on wildlife, particularly birds, during New Year's celebrations.

Dec 31 โ€ข 09:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

A 2026 Full of Hopes

The article reflects on personal hopes for the year 2026 amidst New Year's traditions and mentions influential figures like Massimo Giannini and Tomaso Montanari, alongside calls for recognition of Sigfrido Ranucci.

Dec 31 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Baffling New Year's Eve traditions - from throwing furniture to talking to animals

Travel experts have compiled a list of eight unusual New Year's Eve traditions from around the world that may surprise those in the UK.

Dec 31 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Why you should wear red on New Year's Eve and other lucky superstitions

The article explores Italian New Year's traditions, emphasizing the significance of wearing red and various superstitions that promise luck and prosperity for the coming year.

Dec 31 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
Life & Tech

Cheers! What we used to toast with and what hasn't changed since then

The article discusses the various beverages people toast with during New Year's celebrations, highlighting the trend towards sparkling wines while noting that the choice varies greatly based on personal taste and availability.

Dec 31 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Shops were closed on Christmas Eve, but what about New Yearโ€™s Eve? A shopping surprise

As the end of 2025 approaches, many Poles are curious whether shops will be open for New Yearโ€™s Eve shopping to prepare for celebrations with family and friends.

Dec 30 โ€ข 14:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Grapes, puppets, and the fruit of fertility: the curious New Year's traditions in Europe

The article explores various unique New Year's traditions across Europe, including eating twelve grapes in Spain and other fascinating customs like lead melting and burning giant effigies.

Dec 29 โ€ข 17:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

If you want to start 2026 in an original way, the "first bath of the year" is celebrated on many beaches shortly after the grapes are eaten

Many people plan to start the year 2026 with a refreshing dip in various beaches during the celebration of the "first bath of the year" right after the traditional eating of grapes at New Yearโ€™s.

Dec 28 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Happy New Year! Prosperity!

The article explores the meaning of "Happy New Year" in Greek culture, reflecting on language, customs, and traditional foods associated with the changing of the year.

Dec 27 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Brits reveal exactly how they spend 'twixmas' - but what is it?

A study shows that many Brits feel they waste the 'Twixmas' period between Christmas and New Year, primarily engaging in activities like binge-watching television and eating leftovers.

Dec 27 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Ringing in the New Year: These Destinations Know How to Celebrate

The article explores unique cultural interpretations of New Year's celebrations around the world, highlighting festive traditions in various locations such as Edinburgh, Scotland.

Dec 25 โ€ข 16:16 UTC

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