Chinese calendar is based on moon and sun movements. Each year has 12-13 months with 29-30 days. Year length varies from 354-384 days depending on month count
Lunisolar calendars combine lunar and solar calendars for date determination. Calendar indicates both Moon phase and solar year position. Some calendars use sidereal year to predict full moon constellations
Dragon is the fifth animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. Associated with Earthly Branch symbol 辰 (chén). Replaced by nāga in Buddhist calendars of Southeast Asia. In Gurung zodiac, replaced by eagle. In Old Turkic calendar, replaced by fish or crocodile
Chinese calendar dates back to Xia and Shang Dynasties. Official calendar is Gregorian for public and business affairs. Civil calendar is lunisolar, also known as Tung Shing
Predicts baby gender based on mother's birth date and lunar month. Uses Chinese zodiac signs to determine gender at conception. Each Chinese zodiac month corresponds to specific gender
Lunar New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 29. Celebrated worldwide, especially in East Asian countries. Traditional Chinese calendar dates back to 14th century BCE