Today marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, a 15-day long celebration of with parties, feasts and red red red.
It’s also the start of the Year of the Snake, so if you have a phobia now might be a good time to look away!
Understanding Lunar New Year: What it is and how it’s celebrated
Snakes are viewed with both fear and reverence in Chinese culture. On the one hand, venomous snakes are associated with darkness. But in Chinese mythology, snakes are also known as “little dragons,” and the skin they shed is known as “the dragon’s coat,” symbolizing good luck, rebirth and regeneration. The snake also symbolizes the pursuit of love and happiness. In Chinese culture, they are grouped with the turtle and crane as a symbol of longevity.
Which Zodiac Animal Are You? — Google Arts & Culture
Google’s Snake-Themed Game Doodle
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J.R. Johnson 
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