As people celebrate the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, the Year of the Snake, what do snakes symbolize in mythology?

The Memphis Lunar New Year Fair is a daylong celebration of Asian food, culture and heritage. It will feature food, music, dance, vendors and more.

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The Year of the Snake began on Jan. 29, marking the start of the Lunar New Year and the end of the Year of the Dragon ...

In the Western culture, snakes are often associated with temptation, sin and evil forces, famously symbolized by the serpent in the Bible who lured Eve into eating the forbidden fruit. It is also ...

Each year honors an animal based on the Chinese zodiac. The circle of 12 animals — the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake ... a hideous monster that feasted on human flesh on New Year’s Day.

Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year (農曆新年). Also ...

It is, of course, the year of the Snake, so it will be a big year for you if the Snake is your zodiac sign. Lunar New Year ...

Editor's note: The Chinese ... human personalities, marriages, careers and fortunes, thereby holding great importance in individuals' lives. Some historians believe the Chinese zodiac took shape ...