Lunar New Year is a traditional celebration marking the beginning of the new year in calendars based on lunar cycles, most notably the Chinese calendar. It typically falls between January 21 and February 20 and lasts for several days, culminating in various cultural festivities and customs. The holiday is characterized by family reunions, feasting, the exchange of red envelopes containing money, and various traditions intended to bring good fortune. Different cultures, including Vietnamese (Tết), Korean (Seollal), and Mongolian (Tsagaan Sar), celebrate Lunar New Year with unique customs and rituals while sharing common elements such as honoring ancestors and welcoming the new year with hopes for prosperity and good luck. Each year is associated with one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, which influences the festivities and themes of the year.
As the Lunar New Year approaches, **South Korea** is bracing for a winter spectacle unlike any other. On the 29th, a frigid wave will sweep across the nation, unleashing a…