As the Lunar New Year approaches, the world prepares to celebrate this occasion’s rich traditions, vibrant festivities, and timeless symbolism. The Lunar New Year is doused in history and is believed to be over 3,500 years old, celebrated by people throughout the world.
In 2025, we welcome the Year of the Snake — an animal often associated with wisdom, elegance, and transformation. The snake has slithered its way into art and culture for centuries, inspiring intricate designs and storytelling across generations. From traditional Chinese paintings to contemporary interpretations, this Lunar New Year is the perfect time to explore how the snake’s captivating form and profound symbolism has influenced art.
Whether you’re decorating your home, an office space, or a school classroom, find inspiration for festive artwork that embodies luck, prosperity, and new beginnings.
1. Celebrate in Red and Gold
If there were any auspicious colors to take note of during Lunar New Year, it is definitely red and gold. Red symbolizes good fortune, happiness, and longevity; and gold represents wealth, prosperity, and good luck – so adorning these colors around your home is sure to attract the right kind of energy you want from the year ahead.
These posters boldly display a proud, coiled snake, delicately surrounded by lanterns and cherry blossoms. Vivid, striking, and harmonious, these posters will do well for any Lunar New Year celebrations you have planned.
2. Vintage InspiredÂ
If the bright colors aren’t quite for you, then perhaps bringing a retro touch to your Lunar New Year decorations will serve your right.
Ideal for the home office, these posters bring out a rougher, more determined edge to the Year of the Snake. But if that’s too much, you can still bring it down a notch and get some vintage vibes from this cuter, Nintendo-esque snake poster instead.
3. Spring Festival
Also known as Spring Festival, Lunar New Year brings with it lots of traditions that have been celebrated for generations. From the giving of hongbao (red envelopes), displays of fireworks and firecrackers, and the decoration of lanterns in and out of the home, these traditions have become synonymous with the festivities.
4. Hyper Realistic
Were you born in a Year of the Snake? Then ramp up on the representation with some life-like posters. Keeping the hue of gold and red (you know, for good luck), these stunning snakes can be kept displayed all year round, bringing elegance and sophistication to any room.
5. A Generation of Snakes
There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac and therefore the cycle takes 12 years to repeat. The next time we’ll have a Year of the Snake will be 2037, so while this seems a long time away and likely to forget said date, that won’t happen if you have a poster that keeps your zodiac on track.
6. Minimalist Designs
If you’re more of a minimalist at heart and can’t fathom decorating your home with swaths of lanterns, red patterns, and gold accents, then look no further. These simple designs are super elegant and perfect if you’re still looking to add a touch of festive spirit to your home but not overthrow the feng shui.
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