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You can find information for this subject in many places such as the internet, a book, or the library. Here is a little info about the Lunar calendar. The Chinese farmers needed a way to know when to harvest, plant, and to do the different activities needed. So astronomers created a luni-solar calendar but it was to complicated for farmers to understand so they created stories and folk tales for the farmers to understand it.
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How is the Chinese calendar different from the western one?
The Chinese calender utilizes both the lunar and solar calenders. When the 'Chinese New Year' is discussed it is in reference to the lunar calender which is still used for traditional purposes. The western calender is now exclusively solar, which is accepted as a more reliable and accurate calender system.
What is the history of tenrikyo?
Tenrikyo was founded on October 26, 1838 (lunar calendar) when Miki Nakayama's (aka Oyasama) husband Zenbei complied with the wishes of God to receive Miki as a "Shrine of God." God first spoke through Miki during an "incantation" that began on 10/23 that was led by Ichibei Nakano, a renown shaman in northern Yamato Province (presently Nara Prefecture) who was praying on the behalf of members of the Nakayama family.
Why is Julius Caesar often regarded as the greatest Roman?
Julius Caesar is considered the greatest military commander in Roman history. He showed his military genius in the eight-year long Gallic Wars, during which he conquered Gaul to the north of the Roman possession in the south (the rest of France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland south of the river Rhine and Germany west of the Rhine). The Siege of Alesia is considered one of his greatest military achievements and a masterpiece of siege warfare. In the civil war he fought against the forces of the senate he defeated all the military commanders he confronted. Julius Caesar is famous for having said "Veni, vidi, vinci" (I came, I saw, I conquered). Caesar radically reformed the state of the Roman Republic and concentrated power in his hands. he did so because with imperial expansion the Republic had become dysfunctional. The central government lost control over the provinces (conquered territories) The governors of the provinces became unruly and treated their provinces as if they were their personal fiefs. Corruption was rampant. There were military commanders who used military violence or the threat of it to get what they wanted. Caesar wanted to create a strong central government capable or restoring order in the empire. Caesar was very popular with the middle and lower layers of Roman society. He was seen as the hero of the people who stood against an aristocracy which was seen as decadent and corrupt. This was one on the things that gave Caesar such immense power. He was a popularis. The populares (plural of popularis) were a political faction which championed the cause of the poor and wanted reforms to improve the lot of the poor. He introduced a land reform to distribute land to the poor and to retiring soldiers. He created a police force. He passed a law which wrote off 1/4 of all debts. The most enduring legacy of Julius Caesar is the reform of the calendar. Caesar switched from a lunar to a solar calendar. Apart from some minor modifications introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in the 15th century, it is the calendar we still use.
Why did the Greeks hate the Romans?
The Roman people hated or disliked the Etruscans because they were their conquerors. Remember the kings of Rome were Etruscan and the Romans finally had enough of their authoritarian actions and drove them out.The Roman people hated or disliked the Etruscans because they were their conquerors. Remember the kings of Rome were Etruscan and the Romans finally had enough of their authoritarian actions and drove them out.The Roman people hated or disliked the Etruscans because they were their conquerors. Remember the kings of Rome were Etruscan and the Romans finally had enough of their authoritarian actions and drove them out.The Roman people hated or disliked the Etruscans because they were their conquerors. Remember the kings of Rome were Etruscan and the Romans finally had enough of their authoritarian actions and drove them out.The Roman people hated or disliked the Etruscans because they were their conquerors. Remember the kings of Rome were Etruscan and the Romans finally had enough of their authoritarian actions and drove them out.The Roman people hated or disliked the Etruscans because they were their conquerors. Remember the kings of Rome were Etruscan and the Romans finally had enough of their authoritarian actions and drove them out.The Roman people hated or disliked the Etruscans because they were their conquerors. Remember the kings of Rome were Etruscan and the Romans finally had enough of their authoritarian actions and drove them out.The Roman people hated or disliked the Etruscans because they were their conquerors. Remember the kings of Rome were Etruscan and the Romans finally had enough of their authoritarian actions and drove them out.The Roman people hated or disliked the Etruscans because they were their conquerors. Remember the kings of Rome were Etruscan and the Romans finally had enough of their authoritarian actions and drove them out.
Why Chinese called Chinese New Year as lunar new year?
Because in the Chinese Calendar, which is the Lunar Calendar, it is the New Year. The Lunar Calendar and Solar Calendar is different.
How many months is the Chinese calendar?
The Chinese lunar calendar does not use months, rather divisions. The Chinese lunar calendar has 24 divisions in a year.
Is Chinese lunar calendar same as your normal calendar?
no it is not.
What is the first day of 2011 on the Chinese lunar calendar?
Feb. 3rd is Chinese New Years Day - the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar.
What date did Chinese New Year start in 1975?
ok Chinese New Years did not start in 1975 guys... the Chinese History is more then 5 thousand years ago, the Chinese have always had a lunar calendar. In Xia Dynisty Chinese New years were on the 1st of Jan in the Lunar calendar in Shang Dynisty Chinese New years were on the 1st of Dec in the lunar calendar in Zhou Dynisty Chinese New years were on the 1st of Nov in the lunar calendar in Qing Dynisty Chinese New years were on the 1st of Oct in the lunar calendar the Chinese lunar calendar is usually about 1 month behind... just to give u guys an idea. Xia Dynisty started 2033 before christ... so the Chinese New Years has started more then 4 thousand years ago
How are the muslim and chinese calendars diffrent?
The Chinese calendar has both solar and lunar elements while the Muslim calendar has only lunar element. (APEX)
How long is the Chinese lunar calendar cycle?
The Chinese calendar repeats after 12 years.
How are the Muslim and Chinese diffrent?
The Chinese calendar has both solar and lunar elements while the Muslim calendar has only lunar element. (APEX)
Who invented the first lunar calendar?
It is not known who invented the lunar calendar. However, the ancient Chinese are among the first people who begin using a lunar calendar.
Why is Chinese New Year on that date?
The Chinese use a lunar calendar instead of a solar calendar.
What calendar determine the Chinese New Year?
either solar or lunar calendar
Does Chinese New Year starts with a new moon?
Yes, since the Chinese calendar is synchronised with the lunar calendar.
