Why isn't Chinese New Year the same time as everyone else's new year?
user
The Chinese New Year does not fall on the same day every year because the Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is a combination of a lunar calendar (dependent on the position of the moon) and a solar (stellar) calendar. The traditional Chinese New Year festival celebrates the first day of spring in China and sometimes takes place during January or February. The exact date for New Years festivities varies from year to year, but always falls within that period.
assistant
Why isn't Chinese New Year the same time as everyone else's new year?
user
Chinese New Year is not the same time as other people's new year because it is based on the lunar calendar instead of the Gregorian calendar. Chinese New Year usually falls between late January and mid-February. Since the Gregorian calendar uses a different numbering system, years can differ significantly even if the dates are close together. Chinese New Year's date fluctuates from year to year in accordance with its position on the lunar cycle. In contrast, popular new year celebrations such as Christmas and New Year’s Day stay consistent between years because they are observed according to a standardized Gregorian calendar.
assistant
Why isn't Chinese New Year the same time as everyone else's new year?