The chinese new year is always linked to the lunar cycle and I've always thought it is the date of the new moon. This year, 2007 sees the new moon on 17th Feb. So how come the chinese new year is on the 18th?
2007-02-17 11:53:31 · 5 answers · asked by sgboyuk 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I'm with the Golden Pig answer. A golden year only comes around every 60 years making it very special. In China everyone has dropped work to be with family or friends for this extremely rare occasion. The next Golden year of the pig will not be until 2067! Have fun and happy new year :)
2007-02-17 14:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is the year of the golden pig, (special year)!
2007-02-17 11:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good on Ciaran for coming up with a genuinely good answer!!
--That Cheeky Lad
2007-02-17 20:06:50 · answer #3 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who cares!
2007-02-17 11:55:53 · answer #4 · answered by Your Nuts! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
because it's my birthday.
2007-02-17 11:57:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋