Articles related to "The Gregorian Calendar"

In 1752, Sept. 2 was followed by Sept. 14. That's when time-keeping changed from OS (Old Style) to what it is now.

Although there are not many blue flowers in autumn gardens, some are available and they have long histories.

This traces the development and evolution of the modern calendar, from the system established by Julius Caesar in 46 B.C. to that of Pope Gregory XIII in 1482.

Leap year explained can introduce children to the mystery and fun of calendars.

in 1752, England finally followed the rest of Europe in the change to the more accurate Gregorian calendar, thereby creating consistent dates on one calendar.

Celebrating the New Year when we do is a relatively new thing for our culture. However, the New Year is not a new holiday, it has some very old roots.

How adoption of a new calendar removed eleven days from the year and changed when George Washington, and a new nation, would celebrate his birthday.

Judaism bases its yearly rotation of festivals and other events on a combined lunar calendar and solar calendar, a tradition that dates back thousands of years.

Some genealogists report an ancestor was born in 1730/31. Others say an ancestor was born 1730-31. What is the difference?

Calendar lesson plan to introduce students to the different calendars used today and in the past to keep track of time.

Leap year activities to engage students to learn why we have a leap year.

Celebrate Leap Year in 2008 with the following online projects for children that are fun, educational and free.

New Year, although it falls on January 1st for followers of the Gregorian calander, this is not the case across the world.

Palm Sunday is a very important holiday for Greek and Russian-Orthodox Christians, being celebrated one week before Easter.

The traditional Chinese almanac draws upon events in both the lunar and solar cycles. Nowadays, in China, it is still used along with the Western calendar.

Is April 1st your most mischievous day of the year? If so, you're not alone. Get the scoop on the history behind the day of "All Fools".

Watch for instances of "double dating" when looking for British or early American records. There is actually a lot of history behind this odd way of recording the year.

Once again, preparations are underway to welcome the third millennium, except on this occasion, by adherents of the ancient Ethiopian Coptic calendar.

Originally lunar based, the Roman calendar measured the Roman civic year. Its reorganisation by Julius Caesar made it the basis for the modern western calendar.

How did the modern calendar come to be? The history of the calendar illustrates our evolving understanding of the universe.

Vague and contradictory sources make for a fascinating pursuit of Christ's "real" birth date.

The Islamic lunar calendar has twelve months. How does the Muslim Hijri calendar differ from the Gregorian solar calendar?

This is an important holiday in the Chinese calendar where family and friends gather to celebrate the end of the summer harvesting season. One custom is eating mooncakes.

The Shi'ite Muslims mourn the anniversary of the slaying of Husayn, son of Ali and grandson of Muhammad, at Karbala (in modern day Iraq) on the Day of Ashura.

Hindus celebrate Makar Sankranti in diverse ways symbolizing the unity in diversity that is the essence of Hinduism. Makar Sankranti is also steeped in Hindu mythology.

Some holidays occur on the same date each year, while others, like Easter and Mardi Gras, move around on the calendar. Find out When Mardi Gras will happen this year.

Different ancient cultures and books, seers, and even a modern computer program have made 2012 doomsday predictions. Here are a collection of the predictions.

With American Idol kicking off tonight audiences can once again chart the year's progress by the music Svengali's omnipresence.

Saint George's Day is not much celebrated in England but in Catalonia April 23rd is colourfully celebrated in a tradition which honours nation, literature and love.

Auckland is gearing up for two days of fun fare as Diwali, regarded as one of the most important and ancient festivals of the Hindu calendar, approaches.

Washington was born into a fairly prosperous Virginian family, and with diligence and luck succeeded in becoming a surveyor at age 16 before inheriting Mount Vernon

April Fool's Day is a time of fun, especially for kids. Find out more about how this holiday got its start, and what activities can be fun for the whole family.

January 6th is a special day in many countries and cultures--and is celebrated with various traditions all over the world.

November 21 is the anniversary of the historical Hanukkah, the signing of the Mayflower Compact, and the opening of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

Having the right mindset and setting realistic goals to get published.

With clocks, watches, and printed calendars, people could separate work- from playtime, which ensconced recreation as a vital component of modern life.

For many Jews, the three-sided sukkah and the traditions they celebrate during the Festival of Booths symbolize their link with their ancestors' pursuit for a homeland.

Everyone is talking about 2012. What happens when the Mayan Calendar ends in December of that year? Does the world end, or is it the beginning of a glorious new age?

Christians call the day on which Christ's death is celebrated Good Friday. Good may seem like a misnomer, but this holy day and its meaning are deeply significant.

The Christmas tree and how it is used during the holiday season has many customs and traditions that are now practiced by people around the world.

20 facts about France, including the Statue of Liberty, the Mona Lisa, nuclear power, Reunion's first Euro, the Bayeux tapestry, Bastille Day, Cinderella and more.

A Russian-born writer of Golden Age Science Fiction whose novels such as I, Robot and The Bicentennial Man have been filmed with Will Smith and Robin Williams.

New Year's is an old holiday that keeps getting modern face lifts. Looking both backward and forward, we explore the past in an attempt to anticipate the future.

Why not try following the Mayan calendar for a New Year's resoloution? Would certainly make life a little more interesting. Here's an introduction to their unique system.

The first earthquake of the Colonial era caused much alarm in Massachusetts Bay Colony and Plymouth. The settlers were greatly alarmed.

Dubai is a cosmopolitan city that only seems quite Western. Understanding cultural differences there related to time and its flexibility can make for a better visit.

Many people will be preparing for the new year with a specific goal in mind, called a resolution. Who started this tradition, and where did it come from?

Germans celebrate New Year's Eve with fireworks displays, Swiss Raclette cheese and the old British TV sketch, Dinner for One. Same procedure as every year.

As the end of the Maya calendar nears, rumors and conspiracies abound, including a rare galactic alignment and the collision of earth by the planet Nibiru.

The story of Christmas is nothing like a Christmas story, blessed by angels and set on a peaceful, silent night. It is a long history of evolving rituals.