In many Asian cultures, the Lunar New Year is a celebration marking the arrival of spring and the start of a new year on the lunisolar calendar.

The Lunar New Year — ringing in the Year of the Snake — is Wednesday, and Houston has plenty of ways to celebrate. The big picture: The holiday, also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival,

In 1988, a Lancaster high school teacher went above and beyond to share Lunar New Year traditions with her students. Celebration activities included dancing, setting off firecrackers and cutting a watermelon. Students were encouraged to learn about Lunar New Year by creating art and food for the gathering.