Why is the Chinese calendar different from ours?

Answer by  NoirTheSable (69)

It is different because the Chinese calendar bases itself on the positions of the moon as well as the sun. It has ~354 days per standard non-leap year, so no.

Answer by  cashian (376)

Many Asian countries follow a lunar calendar. It is used to note important Asian holidays. Traditionally, the Chinese New Year falls sometime in February and lasts till the following February. Each year is named for a corresponding figure, for example the year 2010 is the year of the Tiger and alternatively a Yin or Yang year.