The Romans added January and February to the calendar but ran into a problem — math and superstition. Here's why February became the odd month out.
"The Spring Festival Gala," an annual TV program broadcast live and watched by billions worldwide, epitomizes China's ...
I’m starting to write this article on the day the Chinese New Year begins. That date of this celebration varies of course, because the Chinese calendar follows the lunar cycle, ...
This month will bring influences on higher education, optimism, and increased curiosity for Rat. At the beginning of the month, you may be inspired to adopt a new lifestyle or develop a different ...
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On Wednesday, the Lunar New Year started with a hiss as the snake took over the dragon. Watchmakers join the celebrations by paying tribute to Chinese culture and depicting the sixth zodiac animal on ...
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, this Year of the Snake is a leap year, making it a super-long year with a total of 384 days. This year's Spring Festival holiday, traditionally lasting ...
an extra month (leap month) is occasionally added to realign with the sun’s movement. The calendar plays a crucial role in Chinese culture, determining festivals, traditional celebrations ...
The snake comes sixth in the 12-animal rotation used by the Chinese to represent the year, following the loong and preceding the horse. Others in the zodiac include rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, sheep/goat, ...
Thais have a strong cultural and spiritual connection to lucky numbers, particularly in relation to the lottery, which is played nationwide twice a month (on the 1st and 16th). Many believe that ...
When was Year of the ___ (2025 on the Chinese calendar, which began yesterday; see this puzzle's two long across answers) crossword clue used most recently? This clue was last seen in the January 30, ...