and the new year begins on the new moon closest to the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Usually, that puts the holiday between January 21 and February 20.

The one-day holiday — which typically comes in late January or early February — was added to all New York public school calendars in 2024.

the holiday that starts the Year of the Snake is coming up. Lunar New Year, Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, falls in late January or early February each year and lasts for about two weeks.

Students at Niagara Fall High School are learning about the holiday through a unique lesson that connects culture with art.