Year Of The Dog

It's almost time for Chinese New Year. The year is 4704 and it's the Year Of The Dog. January 29, 2006 is the first day of the Chinese New Year. The Chinese calendar has been in continuous use for centuries, and predates the calendar we use, which back only about 425 years. The calendar measures time, from short durations of minutes and hours, to intervals of time measured in months, years and centuries, entirely based on the astronomical observations of the movement of the Sun, Moon and stars. It's a 15 day celebration that involves festivities, family and special food. We'll be celebrating with other waiting families at our local FCC Chapter celebration.