Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year follows the lunar calendar, so each year it falls on different dates. In 2025, on January 29th, the Year of the Snake begins. It’s also the Year of the Wood Snake and the Year of the Green Snake. Today we’ll see some interesting Year of the Snake-related stamps.
Chinese New Year 2025: Year of the Snake
So far, we’ve covered the most important facts about the Chinese New Year in this article: Holidays and Philately: Chinese New Year. Also, in 2022 we took a closer look at Chinese New Year: 2022 - Year of the Tiger, and in 2024 we talked about Chinese New Year 2024: Year of the Dragon.
In numerous Western cultures, snakes have traditionally been linked to evil and temptation. In contrast, in China, snakes carry a richer and more diverse symbolism. They are associated with harvest, fertility, spirituality, and good luck, while also representing cunning, malevolence, danger, and fear.
Year of the Snake 2025
Hong Kong – 2025/01/05
Since the Chinese Zodiac consists of 12 signs, the most recent Year of the Snake occurred in 2013. Additionally, the Chinese Five Elements theory includes five elements, meaning each elemental-animal cycle repeats every 60 years. This year marks the Year of the Wood (or Green) Snake.
Let’s see what the Chinese Zodiac says about you if you’re born in the Year of the Snake, and what to expect in the Year of the Snake.
Year of the Snake 2025
New Zealand – 2025/01/15
The Snake is often regarded as an intuitive, mysterious, and intelligent sign. It is seen as neither entirely happy nor unhappy but is characterized by its complexity, balance, and capacity for deep insight and adaptability. People born under this sign are typically viewed as thoughtful, analytical, and graceful, possessing a natural charisma that attracts others. The Snake symbolizes wisdom, elegance, and resourcefulness, though it can also embody qualities such as secrecy and a tendency toward mistrust.
Year of the Snake 2025
Isle of Man – 2025/01/08
The Year of the Snake is generally perceived as a period of introspection and transformation, offering opportunities for personal growth and renewal. Although it may present challenges that require careful planning and strategic thinking, it also holds the potential for success and prosperity for those who navigate it thoughtfully.
If you believe in the Zodiac, feel free to check out the following video:
Year of the Snake 2025
Singapore – 2025/01/10
Today, we’ve seen some interesting Year of the Snake (2025)-related stamps. While we wait for the next Lunar New Year (2026 will be the Year of the Horse), we can take a look at some previous Lunar Year-related stamps.
Holidays and Philately: Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year 2022: Year of the Tiger
Chinese New Year 2024: Year of the Dragon
