The Lunar New Year falls on Jan. 29 this year, marking the beginning of the year of the snake for those celebrating in Asian countries and the Asian diaspora. This important holiday involves spending time with family, reflecting on the past year, and setting intentions for a lucky year ahead by engaging in specific rites and rituals, such as eating symbolic foods like dumplings and avoiding actions that may bring bad luck. NPR is collecting responses on traditions observed for a lucky new year until Jan. 22 at 12 p.m. ET for a potential feature in their newsletter or on air.
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