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Why Does February Have 28 Days?
Why does February only get 28 days when all the other months get 30 or 31? The answer is part superstition, part politics, and parts astronomy. Basically, it's the Romans' fault.
SciShow
Why Do We Have Leap Years?
So it's February 29th and we have 366 days this year instead of 365- what's the deal with Leap Years?
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 2.1 Historical Reference: Julian Calendar
This video provides an insightful analysis of a specific scene in Shakespeare's play where characters discuss the positioning of celestial bodies, reflecting the historical understanding of astronomy. It explores how knowledge of the...
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 2.1 Digression: Lunar Calendars, Hanukkah, Ramadan
This video explains the lunar calendar systems used by Jewish and Islamic traditions, focusing particularly on the calculation of Hanukkah and Ramadan. The video highlights the challenges faced by followers of each faith due to these...
Wonderscape
Celebrating Chinese New Year: Traditions and Legends
This video explores the rich traditions of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, a significant celebration in Chinese culture. It explains the holiday's roots in the Chinese lunar calendar and the various customs like...
Wonderscape
The Chinese Zodiac and Lunar Calendar: A Journey Through Time and Mythology
This video delves into the Gregorian and Chinese lunar calendars, explaining their differences and the lunar calendar's influence on Chinese cultural traditions. It explores the Chinese Zodiac's twelve animal signs and their associated...
Curated Video
Mid-Autumn Festival Vocabulary | Talking Flashcards | 中秋節
🌕 Welcome to BrainSnax! Dive into the enchanting world of the Mid-Autumn Festival with our "Mid-Autumn Festival Vocabulary | Talking Flashcards" video. Whether you're a language enthusiast, cultural explorer, or simply curious about this...
Vlogbrothers
Why Does January First Start the New Year? - New Year's Explained
CORRECTIONS: 1. Julius Caesar was not technically the first emperor of Rome, he declared himself dictator for life but did not establish a hereditary monarchy. His cousin, who succeeded him, Augustus, established the monarchy and was...
Five Thousand Years
Why Do People Celebrate the Moon Festival (aka Mid-Autumn Festival)
It's almost the Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival. It's one of the biggest holidays in China and the surrounding countries.
But do you know why people celebrate this day? And where did it get its
name...
But do you know why people celebrate this day? And where did it get its
name...
Learning Mole
Chinese Spring Festival
This animated video class is all about the Chinese Spring Festival.Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn about events around the world.
Curated Video
Calendars: Organizing Our Days Since Ancient Times
Learn how calendars help organize our days and prevent confusion when scheduling meetings and activities. We will discusses different types of calendars, such as the Gregorian calendar, religious calendars, national calendars, and fiscal...
Curated Video
Discovering the Beauty and Meaning of the Yi Peng Festival
The Yi Peng Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand is a breathtaking celebration where people release floating lanterns into the sky. Learn about the meaning of the event, as well as the parade, dance performances, and traditional Thai costumes.
Five Thousand Years
9 Things You Need to Know About the Lantern Festival (元宵節)
Lantern Festival is called Yuan Xiao Jie meaning Yuan Xiao Festival (元宵節) in Chinese. It falls on the 15th day of the 1st month on the Lunar Calendar and this year it’s on February 19th, 2019. The Lantern Festival officially marks the...
Ancient Lights Media
China: New Year Celebration
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a look at China's main traditional celebration: The Lunar New Year.
Wonderscape
Holiday Kids - All About Hanukkah
Learn all about the origins of Hanukkah. What is Hanukkah? What is the history of Hanukkah? What are the major symbols of Hanukkah? What is a menorah? What foods are eaten during Hanukkah? When does Hanukkah occur each year? The...
Curated Video
Why Shiva devotees fast and celebrate the divine Mahadev on Mondays
Unlock the significance of Mondays for Shiva devotees! In this video, Sadhguru explains the connection between Lord Shiva and Somvaar (Monday) in the Hindu calendar. Discover the lunar influence, the importance of inner peace, and the...
Curated Video
Tidal bore in eastern China entertains spectators
A spectacular tidal bore on China's Qiantang River drew more than 10,000 spectators on Friday. It's the best time of year to witness the event, midway through the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar.
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CU Traditional oriental lunar calendar/xian,shaanxi,China
CU Traditional oriental lunar calendar/xian,shaanxi,China
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CU Traditional oriental lunar calendar/xian,shaanxi,China
CU Traditional oriental lunar calendar/xian,shaanxi,China