Wednesday marked the start of the Year of the Snake, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Throngs of people in down jackets filled a Beijing park for a “temple fair” on a sunny but chilly day.

The holiday, China's biggest, this year falls between January 28 and February 4 and marks the arrival of the Year of the Snake. 2025 is the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese zodiac ...

The youngsters have broken Guinness World Records, crossed oceans, explored caves and much more.