How is the lunar calendar different?
What is the basis of the "Chinese New Year," and why is it celebrated every February and not on January?
Solar calendars measure the Earth's relative position to the sun and are based on the cycles of the seasons. Like the 12-month calendar used by most of the world, these calendars typically chart the Earth as it makes a full rotation around the sun. Lunar calendars chart the various phases of the moon. They measure months and years by looking at the moon, although most lunar calendars are actually hybrid "lunisolar" calendars that take both celestial bodies into account.
by Tiger Mom 13 years ago
2012 is The Year of The Dragon on the lunar calendar. Do you know what animal sign you are?The twelve animal signs are mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, pig. They recycle every twelve years. If you were born this year, 2012, you would be a...
by Lightbearers 16 years ago
No!! So, why should we Christians continue using the Gregorian Calendar which confused us totally? Originally, January was the 11th month on that calendar and the 12th month was February. And it was more closely related to the Biblical Calendar, which began around March-April.
by PhoenixV 12 years ago
What Are Some Good Christmas Gift Ideas For A Grandmother?What Are Some Good Christmas Gift Ideas To Give To A Grandmother?
by Hui (蕙) 11 years ago
"Chinese Lunar New Year" or "Lunar New Year"?Ancient Egyptians invented solar calendar based on the Sun moving. Ancient Chinese invented lunar calendar based on the Moon moving. You can believe in the Sun, but nothing wrong with the Moon. Then, not "Chinese Lunar New...
by Deb Hirt 11 years ago
What kind of calendar is in your home?Do you prefer wall or desk calendars? Scenery, animals, birds, in color, black and white, sepia tones, etc. ?
by Modnoc 9 years ago
Was the Mayan calendar off by a couple years?We all know the story: People find old stone carved writting of an ancient culture, people look for patterns in said stone carving, people allow a little imagination to sink in with a touch of paranoia, add in all the weather changes, wars and how fast...
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