The Year of the Snake begins on Jan. 29. It’s the first time Lunar New Year is a legislatively recognized (though unpaid) holiday in Washington state. Here's what to know about it.

The most traditional vegetables used are lettuce, baby bok choy and gailan, or Chinese broccoli, per China Highlights. Looking for a little bit of help getting a promotion or better grades? Then Lunar New Year cake is a must for your holiday menu.

Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, marks the beginning of the lunar calendar based on the moon's cycles. Celebrations begin with the first new moon and last 15 days, ending on the first full moon.