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As we say goodby to 2006 and say hello to 2007, I wish you all a happy New Year. While we're on the topic of time, the original Gregorian Calendar was developed by the Catholic Church in the 16th Century and because of this some European countries were hesitant to adopt it:
Although Scotland adopted the Gregorian calendar in the year 1600, England and thereby the rest of the British Empire (including the eastern part of what is now the United States) did not adopt the Gregorian calendar until 1752; by which time it was necessary to correct by eleven days (Wednesday, 2 September 1752 being followed by Thursday, 14 September 1752) to account for 29 February 1700 (Julian).
Perhaps we can say that the British synchronized their watches some 150 years late, eh?
April Fool's Day probably has its origin with a pre-Gregorian new year celebration which went from the spring equinox to April 1. When the new calendar, starting on January 1, replaced it, people who continued to celebrate the traditional New Year were, apparently, mocked and teased, the subject of various humorous harassment.
Happy Hug day andNăm mới, Nhâm Thìn 2012, chúc gia con ban bình an, hạnh phúc và nhiều phúc lộc !! 🙂
Năm mới means New Year.Nhâm Thìn 2012 means Renchen or Jen-Yin 2012 (from the Chinese sexagenary cycle: a cycle of sixty terms used for recording days or years.)Chúc gia con ban bình an, hạnh phúc và nhiều phúc lộc means Wish your family peace, happiness and lot of fortune.Bánh chưng (steamed cake) is a traditional Vietnamese cake which is made from glutinous rice, mung bean, pork and other ingredients.
