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Understanding Calendars of the World

a brief introduction to lunar, lunisolar, and solar calendars, and the people who use them

Did you know? There are approximately 40 different calendars in use around the world today. Savvy travelers will want to have at least a basic understanding of the way their host countries measure time, particularly when encountering local festivals.

Check out our brief primer on lunar, lunisolar, and solar calendars, and the people who use them. Available here, on Multicultural Kid Blogs.