For some, the new year begins as soon as the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31. Throughout East and Southeast Asian countries and the respective diaspora, however, the new year starts with the first new moon.

Find ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year in NYC, from witnessing stunning lion dances to participating in engaging arts and crafts activities.

The Year of the Snake is upon us as communities across the Bay Area celebrate Lunar New Year, Chinese New Year and Tet. Here’s just a sampling of ways to join in the celebrations.

Park admission will be required to celebrate the Year of the Snake with The Mouse at Disney’s annual event. It will include Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, Asian food specials and Disney characters dressed in special costumes, When: 8 a.m. Feb.1-2

Other ways to enjoy the holidays include mahjong night and doodle night hosted by From Here to Sunday, and Lunar New Year Comedy Night at Wild East Brewing Company. The latter event doubles as a fundraiser for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires.

While many in Michigan have celebrated New Year's — and maybe even already have given up on their resolutions — a number of communities throughout the state are getting ready to ring in the Lunar New Year later this month.

Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch On Saturday, Feb. 2 the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch will present a traditional lion dance for its annual Lunar New Year celebration, starting at 10:30

The Galleria, Hatfield, is kicking off the Year of the Wood Snake with a spectacular celebration on Saturday, January 25 from 2-5pm.