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Preface
Chinese culture can really shock the world countless times, just take our Chinese unique lunar calendar, it is enough for foreigners to study for a long time.
The great writer Wang Meng once lamented the mysterious essence of the lunar calendar, so do everyone, who is also Chinese, understand the wonder of the lunar calendar?
Gregorian and lunar calendars
In the vast Chinese culture, there is a bright pearl, which is the lunar calendar that is deeply imprinted in the hearts of Chinese children.
It is not only about the rhythm of farming, but also about the bits and pieces of people's lives. Its influence permeates our blood, making every Chinese son and daughter proud.
The lunar calendar is not only a timekeeping tool, but also carries a profound historical heritage and cultural heritage.
It is like a wise man, silently guarding our cultural roots, so that we can still feel the warmth and strength from the ancient tradition in the fast-paced modern life.
In the long river of time, the lunar calendar and the solar calendar are like two bright pearls, each shining with a unique light. The big moon of the lunar calendar is like a farmer with a good harvest, full of fruits for the 30th, while the small moon is like a shy girl, quietly blooming in the world on the 29th.
In a normal year, she walked lightly through 12 months, leaving a mark of 354 or 355 days, while in leap years, she enthusiastically embraced the extra month, showing the charm of 384 or 385 days.
On the other hand, on the stage of the solar calendar, Otsuki is a valiant knight who has gone through a 31-day journey with determination, and Satsuki is a gentle princess who quietly enjoys a 30-day journey. The special month of February, which is a little shy in the middle of the normal year, has only 28 days of stage;
But in leap years, it radiates 29 days of vigor and passion. The solar calendar shows 365 or 366 days year after year, and the leap year cycle every four years is like a grand celebration.
I have to admit that in this ancient land of China, the cultural heritage of the lunar calendar is so profound that it is breathtaking. It not only satisfies people's fundamental needs for time, but also carries a heavy historical heritage and colorful folk customs.
Just like the celebrations of traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival, they are inseparable from the careful arrangement of the lunar calendar. The lunar calendar has long been integrated into our blood and has become an indispensable part of our lives.
With its unique charm, the lunar calendar tells the story of time, leading people to experience the cycle of the four seasons, celebrate the joy of harvest, and feel the depth of tradition.
Let us cherish the beauty of dancing with time with awe and inherit this cultural treasure that has lasted for thousands of years.
How much do you know about the lunar calendar
The calendar is the soul of nature, weaving the picture scroll of time through the rhythm of celestial phenomena. It uses the twinkle of the stars, the trajectory of the sun, and the waxing and waning of the moon as the pen to outline the context of time in the endless universe.
It is deep and mysterious, ancient and modern, like a flowing river that leads us to the cycle of the seasons.
In the world of calendars, there are four kinds of melodies: lunar, gregorical, star-born, and luni-solar calendars. The lunar calendar, as gentle as the moon, takes the synodic moon as the beat, caressing the silence and brightness of each night;
The solar calendar, as hot as the sun, is guided by the solar year and illuminates the warmth and warmth of each season. The star calendar, as bright as the Big Dipper, rotates in the sky, leading us through the fog of time and space.
The luni-solar calendar is a harmonious symphony between heaven and earth, integrating the softness of the moon and the power of the sun, interpreting the change of the seasons and the cycle of life.
These four calendars are like the cycle of the four seasons, each with its own unique rhythm and rhythm.
They are not only the cornerstone of our perception of time, but also the bridge between us and nature. Under their guidance, we not only understand the flow of time, but also understand the true meaning of life.
The solar terms and synodic terms, the calculations of these two major times, are like the coordinates of the universe, accurately marking the time of passage in this ancient land.
The lunar calendar retains the essence of the summer calendar while subtly incorporating elements of the solar calendar. It depicts the rhythm of nature in detail with the length of the moon in the cycle of the moon's phases, the synodic moon that alternates between wax and fall.
At the same time, it also draws on the "24 solar terms" of the Ganzhi calendar, making the flow of time richer and more diverse.
What's even more amazing is that the lunar calendar also fully takes into account the length of the solar return year. Carefully placed leap months ensure that the average calendar year coincides with nature's return year.
This is not only a calculation of time, but also a dialogue with the nature of heaven and earth, a deep insight into the source of life.
This is our lunar calendar, which contains the wisdom of the ancients and the reverence for nature, every change of solar terms, every reincarnation of synodic hope, is telling the long history and culture of this land.
The lunar calendar in life is the mystery of the universe
The name of the lunar calendar varies from place to place, but its uniqueness is undoubted. Wang Meng is a well-known master in the literary world, and his works are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
When he participated in the show, he once praised the lunar calendar: he can know the moon and the sunshine, and he can know where the sun season is. The wisdom of the ancients is like a bright star, which amazes people today.
In ancient times, when science and technology were not yet developed, how did they reveal the mysteries of the universe? The answer is: the accumulation of years and unremitting observation.
For thousands of years, the ancients relied on wisdom and perseverance to constantly record, observe, and summarize to come up with the laws of the universe. This is not only to guide agricultural production, but also to explore the mysterious connection between heaven and earth.
The advantage of the lunar calendar is that it accurately reflects the changes in the phases of the moon. The waxing and waning of the moon phases are closely related to the tides on the earth, and the tides have a non-negligible impact on fishery production.
In ancient times, calendars were not readily available. But as long as people look up at the bright moon, they have the answer in their hearts. The lunar calendar is like a mirror, reflecting the rhythm of nature and the rhythm of life.
Under its guidance, fishermen know when to go out to sea and when to return, and their dialogue with the sea is hidden between profit and loss. This is the convenience that the lunar calendar gives to people.
Now, despite the rapid development of technology and the availability of more accurate timekeeping, the value of the lunar calendar has not dimmed because of this.
What it carries is not only the record of time, but also people's awe of nature, love of life, and our messenger of the past to the future.
Compared with the solar calendar, although the length of the lunar year varies greatly, which brings inconvenience to data planning, our traditional festivals are rooted in the lunar calendar. Some of the new generation may ask why not scrap this troublesome calendar?
If the lunar calendar is abolished, it is equivalent to discarding our traditional culture, and festivals such as the Spring Festival, Qixi Festival, and Chongyang Festival will be nowhere to be found. Although the Gregorian calendar is widely adopted, in our hearts, the status of the lunar calendar is irreplaceable.
The parallel of the two calendars can not only meet the needs of modern society, but also preserve our traditional culture, which is undoubtedly the best choice.
Author's point of view
In the long river of the calendar, we are both navigators and creators. Let us continue to explore, perceive and move forward in this long river of time with the awe of nature and the love of life.
We should cherish and pass on our traditional cultures, so that they can take root in our hearts and be passed on from generation to generation.
Information sources:
1. Baidu Encyclopedia: Lunar calendar, calendar introduction
2. People's Daily: What is the difference between the lunar calendar, the solar calendar, and the lunar calendar?