Google Doodle Celebrates Lunar New Year with a Playable Snake Game !

Today, Google marks the start of the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake with a special interactive Doodle. The doodle features a classic snake game, accessible by clicking the banner on Google.com. Players navigate a growing snake, consuming items while avoiding walls and its own tail.

A Celebration of Lunar New Year

According to Google, this year's doodle originates from South Korea, honoring a tradition celebrated for over 3,000 years across many Asian countries. "The Doodle artwork celebrates the Year of the Snake - a time for growth, creativity, and transformation!" Google notes.

What Are Google Doodles?

Google Doodles appear on the homepage to commemorate significant historical events, cultural traditions, and influential figures. Many, like this year’s snake game, are interactive- previous examples include a playable Pac-Man doodle.

Understanding Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is a 15-day festival that begins on the first new moon of the lunar calendar. In 2025, it starts on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and concludes with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. Unlike the Western Gregorian calendar, the lunar calendar follows the moon’s 12 phases, making a full year approximately 354 days long. As a result, Lunar New Year typically falls between late January and early February.