CHINESE NEW YEAR 2025 - Jewellery - SHOP

CHINESE NEW YEAR 2025

Every Chinese New Year, January 29, 2025, carries a story, and this year belongs to the Snake. Rooted in ancient Chinese tradition, this holiday is filled with rituals to sweep away the past and welcome fresh beginnings. Each year is named after one of the twelve zodiac animals, and the Snake, with its Graceful and Mysterious Energy, Inspires Wisdom, Rebirth, and Resilience.

The Celebration itself is as vibrant as its meaning. Families come together to share feasts, exchange Red Envelopes filled with lucky money, and Decorate their homes in Red and Gold for Good Fortune. Lanterns light up the streets, Dragon dances fill the air with energy, and Fireworks explode in bursts of joy to chase away negativity. It’s a time for Reflection, Connection, and looking forward to new opportunities.

2025 brings the Snake’s Wise and Intuitive Energy, symbolizing Wisdom and Change, offers opportunities for Personal Growth and Progression. The Snake represents Calmness and Reflection. These traits are seen as essential for guiding one’s life with Knowledge and Grace.

A major tradition involves lighting firecrackers, originating from the legend of the monster Nian, a terrifying beast with sharp teeth and horns, living deep in the sea. Every Lunar New Year’s Eve, Nian would come ashore to wreak havoc in the villages, but Nian fears the colour RED and LOUD NOISES. So, Hanging Red Decorations and Lighting Firecrackers—representing victory over Evil and a Fresh Start to the year.

People Born in the Year of the Snake are known for their Wisdom, Intuition, and Mystery. Naturally strategic, they are Excellent Problem-Solvers and Skilled Communicators. To protect themselves from the Bad Luck, those born in the Year of the Snake are encouraged to wear Red throughout 2025, this symbolizes a fresh start and invites good luck.

The Lunar New Year celebrations conclude with the Lantern Festival, falling on February 12, 2025, Cities are illuminated with spectacular lantern displays and lively dragon dances, ushering in hopes for a prosperous year ahead.

Just like a Snake, shedding its skin, let go of what no longer serves you, even when it is hard, even if it feels like the old layers wouldn’t peel away, leaving you ready for new growth. The Year of the Snake has long been known as a symbol of Transformation, Healing, and Growth. And jewellery is the part that makes the transformation worthwhile, as it is all about you; solidify your New Year’s resolution with a Pendant that feels like a Second Skin, a Bracelet from a friend or a pair of Earrings that catches the light just right.

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