The Chinese observe a wide variety of traditional and modern holidays, based both on the lunar and solar calendars. The traditional Chinese calendar was based on a lunar cycle-- that is, dates following the regular appearance of the full moon. Even so, the equinox and solstice were essential for determining seasons in China 's agrarian society. With the international use of the Gregorian Calendar, some modern holidays, such as the birthdays of national leaders, are based on that.
Major holidays celebrated in China , Taiwan , and overseas Chinese communities are marked in bold, with this year's corresponding Gregorian dates in parenthesis.
The Chinese years run in 12 year cycles. Each year in the 12 year cycle has its own character which is represented by an animal. So in 2009 It is the year of the Cow or Ox We prefer to say 2009 is a Brown Cow Year than Brown Ox or Buffalo Year. Brown is equivalent to Earth in Chinese Astrology Five Element theory. The major element in Cow is Earth. It's very clear that Earth comes very strong in 2009.
Earth is the ground under our feet. The ground is very steady. It's required lots of energy to make it move. This implies the difficulty to make a chance in 2009. Earth is the land. Land is related to Real Estate property. The major focus in 2009 will be the land related issues. Hopefully, the Real Estate market will be gradually stable. Certainly, it's necessary that people put extra efforts and time to work on the problems.
Since 2009 Year of Cow contains strong Earth, people should have a very good luck |
The following years and associated animals are 2010-Tiger, 2011-Rabbit, 2012-Dragon, 2013-Snake, 2014-Horse, 2015-Sheep, 2016-Monkey, 2017-Chicken, 2018-Dog, 2019-Pig, 2012-Rat, |
Lunar Holidays and Birthdays |
1st Moon
DAY 1
DAY 9
DAY 15
2nd Moon
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 15
DAY 19
3rd Moon
DAY 3
DAY 23
4th Moon
DAY 8
DAY 14
DAY 18
5th Moon
Day 5
6th Moon
DAY 24
7th Moon
DAY 7
DAY 15
DAY 30
8th Moon
DAY 15
DAY 16
DAY 27
9th Moon
DAY 9
10th Moon
DAY 1
DAY 5
12th Moon
DAY 8
DAY 23 |
Chinese New Year
Birthday of the Jade Emperor
The Lantern Festival
Birthday of Tudigong, Lord of the Earth
Birthday of Wenchang, God of Literature
Birthday of Lao Zi, Founder of Taoism
Birthday of Guanyin, Goddess of Mercy
Birthday of Xuantian Shangdi, God of Rain
Birthday of Mazu, Goddess of the Sea
Birthday of Siddhartha, Founder of Buddhism
Birthday of Lu Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals
Birthday of Huato, Patron Saint of Medicine
Dragon Boat Festival ( June 22, 2004 )
Birthday of Guan Gong, God of Warriors
(Ghost Month)
Lover's Day
Hungry Ghost Festival
Birthday of Dizang Wang, King of the Underworld
Mid-Autumn Festival ( Sept 28, 2004 )
Birthday of Sun Wugong, the Monkey King
Birthday of Confucius
Double Ninth Day
Sending off the Winter Clothes
Birthday of Damo, founder of Chan Buddhism
Celebration of Siddhartha achieving enlightenment
Kitchen God reports to the Jade Emperor
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Solar Holidays and Birthdays |
April 4, 5, or 6
September 28
October 1
October 10 |
Tomb Sweeping Day
Teacher's Day ( Taiwan -- Confucius' Birthday)
National Day (People's Republic of China )
National Day ( Taiwan -- "Double Tenth") |
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