Nowruz, a joyous holiday marking the new year, has given rise to complicated feelings for some who are fearful for their relatives in Iran.

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Virginia Tourism highlights new hotels, attractions, cultural events, and culinary experiences launching across the Commonwealth in 2026, giving travelers fresh reasons to visit.

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In 2026, the holidays of Fat Tuesday and Lunar New Year both fall on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is a day of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Lunar New Year ...

Lunar New Year follows the lunisolar calendar rather than the Gregorian one and is observed across East and Southeast Asia and throughout the diaspora. The holiday begins Feb. 17 and is referred to by ...

The sun sets on the Year of the Snake as the Lunar Year comes to an end, with a new dawn set to usher in the Year of the Horse. Preparations for the Lunar New Year festivities, an international ...

Communities across Michigan are celebrating Lunar New Year with music, culture, food and fun. The multi-day holiday, commonly known as Chinese New Year, will begin Tuesday, Feb. 17, welcoming in the ...

Many are celebrating the Lunar New Year over the next few weeks. The holiday is marked by family, colorful performances, fireworks and cultural traditions. From parades to marketplaces and art ...

As someone born and raised in central Virginia, I’ve spent more than 25 winters skiing throughout the state and traveling elsewhere in search of excellent snow. But there’s one mountain I return to ...

Lunar New Year 2026, also known as Chinese New Year, begins on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The date for Lunar New Year changes annually as it is based on the phases of the moon. The year 2026 is designated as ...

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