And he gave lots of suggestions to his king. But the king didn't listen to him.At last, the State of Qin(战国时期的秦国)conquered(战胜) Chu. Qu Yuan was very sad. He jumped into the Miluo River(汨罗江) in Hunan on the fifth day of the fifth month on the lunar calendar(阴历)....
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Why is Dragon Boat Festival celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month in the traditional Chinese calendar? The origins of this festival are closely associated with the renowned poet Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan (C. 340–278 BC) was born in the state of Chu during the Warring States Period (...
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Easter is based on the lunar cycles of the Jewish calendar. In the Christian religion, the Last Supper (the final meal Jesus shared with his apostles before his crucifixion) was a Passover feast. Because Easter is based on a lunar month (which is 29.5 days), the date of Easter can vary...