Year of the Fire Horse: Chinese New Year 2026 Begins Tomorrow with 8 Lucky Foods

• Chinese New Year 2026 starts tomorrow, February 17, ushering in the powerful Year of the Fire Horse, a period of renewal and fresh beginnings.
• The Fire Horse year, last seen in 1966, symbolizes determination, rapid progress, strong opinions, and significant change, combining the Horse's movement with Fire's passion.
• Celebrations run from February 15 to March 3, concluding with the Lantern Festival, involving traditions like house cleaning, red decorations, temple visits, and red envelopes.
• Eight lucky foods for reunion dinner tonight include fish for abundance, dumplings for wealth, and longevity noodles for a long life, each carrying symbolic meaning.
• The Chinese zodiac follows a 12-year animal cycle and a 60-year elemental cycle, with 2026 being a 'Bing' (Fire) and 'Wu' (Horse) combination.