Carpinteria resident Laura Sanchez and her family did their best to preserve a chapter of that story, dating back more than ...

Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

The frogs belong to a group called torrent frogs — and they were just discovered as a species new to science. Researchers conducting surveys in the Gaoligong Mountains discovered the animals ...

Just south of Melbourne, the golf-rich Mornington Peninsula is like Scotland with nicer weather and better wine.

The Santa Barbara Chinese School (SBCS) in partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library is set to host a grand ...

The Year of the Wood Snake emphasizes growth ... You can place a small plant, use wood-inspired decor or incorporate green colors and natural textures in this area. Avoid placing metal elements ...

Despite the negative press that snakes sometimes generate ... When it comes to luck, purple and green are the colours for roosters, while seven and eight are the numbers that can bring good ...

This year, the Lunar New Year falls today — Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 — marking the start of the Year of the Snake. The Lunar New Year, also widely known as Chinese New Year, falls on a different date ...

To attain prosperity, one should wear gold for wealth, green for good fortune, and red for harmony (also to repel negativity). Do not harm any snakes in 2025, as it can lead to bad luck.

A lion dance performance during 2023 Lunar New Year celebrations in St. John's. (William Ping/CBC) Out with the dragon, in with the snake. Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year — and 15 ...

As several Asian nations gear up to celebrate the lunar new year, families are preparing to partake in the unique traditions associated with the festival and welcome the year of the snake.