Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái! Happy Chinese Lunar New Year! 2025 is the year of the Snake. Snakes are known in the zodiac for their wisdom, intuition, and mystery. Naturally strategic, they are excellent problem-solvers and skilled communicators.
The Chinese Zodiac moves in a 12 year cycle. Snake is the 6th animal in the Chinese zodiac. Recent Snake years include 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025.
Not all are equal, there are 5 different types, each with different characteristics.
This is the year of the Wood Snake which last fell in 1965.
Celebrate with spring rolls, dumplings, noodles, steamed fish & chicken, rice cakes, hot pot, and vegetables. A glass or two of a nicely chilled, crisp Riesling will go great with all. Cheers to Chinese New Year and the year of the Snake!