Less than 26 hours after the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted to grant a gaming license, the Cedar Rapids Development Group broke ground on the new facility Friday.

noting that many Russians are vacationing in the resort for the first time. Russian tourists are attracted not only by the warm climate and beaches, but also by the lively New Year's Eve ...

Happy Year of the Snake! Seattle’s Chinatown International District wraps up the Lunar New Year season with a celebration on ...

On the morning of New Year’s Eve, people sweep the tombs of their ancestors and then return home. When they finish hanging Spring Festival couplets and red lanterns, it’s time for the big ...

According to legend, a sea monster named Nian would rise from the waters on New Year's Eve, terrorising villages. To protect themselves, villagers discovered that Nian was afraid of loud noises ...

As pet parents in China usher in the Year of the Snake and host Lunar New Year’s Eve dinners with their loved ones, some are also making sure that their fur babies, or “mao hai zi,” are not ...

Chinese New Year 2025 begins on January 29 and welcomes the Year of the Snake, known for intelligence and intuition. Celebrated globally, the festival features 16 days of vibrant parades ...

How are those New Year’s resolutions holding up? January can feel challenging enough without the weight of ambitious goals. City Lodge Hotels is here to make it a little easier with five simple ...

A central event is the family dinner at the New Year’s eve. The choice of dishes varies, reflecting family customs and local culinary traditions. Often it includes dumplings, spring rolls ...

Lunar New Year, also widely regarded as Chinese New Year since the late 19th century when it gained global recognition through Chinese immigrant communities, is a centuries-old tradition rooted in ...

Do you know which Chinese Lunar New Year animal you are? This week’s new moon, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, will signal the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which this year is called the “Year of ...

The Chinese Lunar New Year, beginning on January 29, 2025, marks the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation. Celebrations last for 15 days with grand feasts, red decorations ...