Lunar New Year designs often feature cute depictions of the year's Chinese zodiac animal. But making a snake cute is a challenge, resulting in an array of biologically inaccurate renderings.

These lanterns have cute ... the Lunar New Year (see graphic). Wang said that the lanterns also have dragon elements since the snake is called the “little dragon” in Chinese culture.

Chinese New Year ... based on a 12-year cycle, according to ChineseNewYear.net. Each year is represented by a different animal. This year, 2025, happens to be the year of the snake.

The Year of the Snake has begun with the Chinese Lunar New Year. People celebrated in China ... googly eyes and goofy smiles so they appear cute and cuddly, and don't scare away young celebrants.

BEIJING — Lunar New Year festivals ... February. Each year honors an animal based on the Chinese zodiac. The circle of 12 animals — the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- The Lunar New ... snake also symbolizes the pursuit of love and happiness. In Chinese culture, they are grouped with the turtle and crane as a symbol of longevity. This year ...

This year, the Chinese community will usher in the Year of the Snake, the sixth of the 12-year cycle of animals appearing in ...