December 31, 2000
DECEMBER 31: ZERO AND THE NEW MILLENNIUM
Dionysius Exiguus - Wikipedia
This is what the Wikipedia has to say about Dionysius Exiguus.
This is what the Wikipedia has to say about Dionysius Exiguus.
# posted by Gale @ 12:06 PM
Millennium - Wikipedia
This is what the Wikipedia has to say about millennia and the new millennium.
This is what the Wikipedia has to say about millennia and the new millennium.
# posted by Gale @ 12:04 PM
Royal Observatory at Greenwich and the New Millenium
This is a 5-part discussion of the new millennium prepared by the Royal Observatory at Greenwich to answer the many questions that were coming its way.
This is a 5-part discussion of the new millennium prepared by the Royal Observatory at Greenwich to answer the many questions that were coming its way.
# posted by Gale @ 11:43 AM
U.S. Naval Observatory and the Third Millennium
This is what the U. S. Naval Observatory has to say about when a new millenium begins.
This is what the U. S. Naval Observatory has to say about when a new millenium begins.
# posted by Gale @ 11:29 AM
December 14, 2000
DECEMBER 14: Antarctica's Pole of Inaccessibility
Soviet Antarctic Expedition - Wikipedia
On December 14, 1958, a group of Soviet explorers reached Antarctica's Pole of Inaccessibility - the first to get there. This is the Wikipedia's article on the expedition.
On December 14, 1958, a group of Soviet explorers reached Antarctica's Pole of Inaccessibility - the first to get there. This is the Wikipedia's article on the expedition.
# posted by Gale @ 12:58 PM
Pole of Inaccessibility Antarctic Research Station - Wikipedia
This is a short Wikipedia piece on the Pole of Inaccessibility Antarctic Research Station
This is a short Wikipedia piece on the Pole of Inaccessibility Antarctic Research Station
# posted by Gale @ 12:05 PM
November 11, 2000
NOVEMBER 11: ST. MARTIN'S SUMMER
American Meteorological Society Glossary
The American Meteorological Society offers an official definition of St. Martin's Summer in this online version of their glossary. They include links to their definitions of Indian summer, St. Luke's summer, All-Hallown summer, and Old Wives' summer.
The American Meteorological Society offers an official definition of St. Martin's Summer in this online version of their glossary. They include links to their definitions of Indian summer, St. Luke's summer, All-Hallown summer, and Old Wives' summer.
# posted by Gale @ 3:55 PM
John Singer Sargent's St Martins Summer
This gallery site offers an image of John Singer Sargent's lovely oil painting entitled St Martins Summer. You can click on the image to get a closer view.
This gallery site offers an image of John Singer Sargent's lovely oil painting entitled St Martins Summer. You can click on the image to get a closer view.
# posted by Gale @ 3:53 PM
Martin of Tours - Wikipedia
The Wikipedia offers several nice graphics plus ample biographical information on Saint Martin of Tours plus a link to the Catholic Encyclopedia, but no mention of St. Martin's summer. If I were a better person I would figure out how to join the Wikipedia crowd and add a paragraph to their entry ....
The Wikipedia offers several nice graphics plus ample biographical information on Saint Martin of Tours plus a link to the Catholic Encyclopedia, but no mention of St. Martin's summer. If I were a better person I would figure out how to join the Wikipedia crowd and add a paragraph to their entry ....
# posted by Gale @ 3:48 PM
October 10, 2000
OCTOBER 10: THE METRIC SYSTEM
NOVA | Units Conversion | PBS
NOVA uses the U.S. customary system of weights and measures, which lists 2.54 as the conversion figure on its chart. The chart is reprinted with permission from The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual (Addison Wesley, 1998), our official stylebook.
NOVA uses the U.S. customary system of weights and measures, which lists 2.54 as the conversion figure on its chart. The chart is reprinted with permission from The Associated Press Stylebook and Libel Manual (Addison Wesley, 1998), our official stylebook.
# posted by Gale @ 10:30 AM
NIST Metric Information and Conversions: Metric Style Guide (NISTLC 1137)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Metric Style Guide's guideline for metric conversions says conversions should follow a rule of reason: do not use more significant digits than justified by the precision of the original data. For example, 36 inches should be converted to 91 centimeters, not 91.44 centimeters (36 inches x 2.54 centimeters per inch = 91.44 centimeters), and 40.1 inches converts to 101.9 centimeters, not 101.854. Table 2 lists many of the more commonly used conversion factors.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology's Metric Style Guide's guideline for metric conversions says conversions should follow a rule of reason: do not use more significant digits than justified by the precision of the original data. For example, 36 inches should be converted to 91 centimeters, not 91.44 centimeters (36 inches x 2.54 centimeters per inch = 91.44 centimeters), and 40.1 inches converts to 101.9 centimeters, not 101.854. Table 2 lists many of the more commonly used conversion factors.
# posted by Gale @ 10:20 AM
NIST Metric Information and Conversions: Metric Style Guide (NISTLC 1137)
NIST Metric Style Guide lists 2.54 as the EXACT conversion figure for i inch.
NIST Metric Style Guide lists 2.54 as the EXACT conversion figure for i inch.
# posted by Gale @ 9:55 AM
NIST Metric Information and Conversions: Approximate Conversions to Metric Measures Chart
NIST uses 2.5 as the conversion figure for one inch on their chart for approximate conversions.
NIST uses 2.5 as the conversion figure for one inch on their chart for approximate conversions.
# posted by Gale @ 9:48 AM
September 21, 2000
SEPT 21: HURRICANE OF 1938
American Experience | The Hurricane of '38 | Maps
The Hurricane of 1983 made landfall on September 21. This PBS site includes a map of the hurricane's route, historic photos, and descriptive text.
The Hurricane of 1983 made landfall on September 21. This PBS site includes a map of the hurricane's route, historic photos, and descriptive text.
# posted by Gale @ 8:36 PM
The Great Hurricane of 1938 - The Long Island Express
A professor at the State University of New York at Suffolk produced this comprehensive history of the hurricane New Yorkers know as the Long Island Express.
A professor at the State University of New York at Suffolk produced this comprehensive history of the hurricane New Yorkers know as the Long Island Express.
# posted by Gale @ 8:30 PM
THE GREAT NEW ENGLAND HURRICANE of 1938 (CAT 3 - September 21)
The National Weather Service offers this brief official history of the hurricane.
The National Weather Service offers this brief official history of the hurricane.
# posted by Gale @ 8:20 PM
August 01, 2000
AUGUST 1: LUGHNASA
Crossquarter Lammas
Not many scientists write about the Celtic cross-quarter days, but this one does. As the former director of the Hansen Planetarium in Utah, he knows his astronomy — and also his weather, his natural history, and other cultures’ practices with respect to the solar year. He writes a newspaper column called “Looking Around” from which this very readable essay is adapted.
Not many scientists write about the Celtic cross-quarter days, but this one does. As the former director of the Hansen Planetarium in Utah, he knows his astronomy — and also his weather, his natural history, and other cultures’ practices with respect to the solar year. He writes a newspaper column called “Looking Around” from which this very readable essay is adapted.
# posted by Gale @ 9:29 PM
Lughnasadh - Wikipedia
The Wikipedia article on Lughnasa is brief compared to its articles on the other cross-quarter days, but it does offer background information and links to related Wikipedia articles.
The Wikipedia article on Lughnasa is brief compared to its articles on the other cross-quarter days, but it does offer background information and links to related Wikipedia articles.
# posted by Gale @ 9:28 PM
June 14, 2000
JUNE 14: EARLIEST SUNRISE/LATEST SUNSET
Why isn’t the earliest sunrise on the longest day and the latest sunrise on the shortest? : Astronomy & time FAQs : Astronomy : Learning : National Maritime Museum
This is the Royal Observatory at Greenwich's explanation of the analemma. It doesn't explain much that's useful.
This is the Royal Observatory at Greenwich's explanation of the analemma. It doesn't explain much that's useful.
# posted by Gale @ 11:36 AM
May 14, 2000
MAY 14: LEWIS AND CLARK
Lewis and Clark Expedition - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
On May 14, 1804, William Clark and his Corps of Discovery set off from the mouth of the Missouri River, beginning a 28-month journey west to the Pacific Ocean. Meriwether Lewis joined them two days later. As usual, the Wikipedia offers a wealth of information and graphics on Lewis and Clark, plus a bibliography, a reading list, and a substantial number of links to yet more Lewis and Clark Web sites.
On May 14, 1804, William Clark and his Corps of Discovery set off from the mouth of the Missouri River, beginning a 28-month journey west to the Pacific Ocean. Meriwether Lewis joined them two days later. As usual, the Wikipedia offers a wealth of information and graphics on Lewis and Clark, plus a bibliography, a reading list, and a substantial number of links to yet more Lewis and Clark Web sites.
# posted by Gale @ 4:04 PM
Lewis & Clark
This is the Smithsonian's Web site. It provides historical background, offers access to online maps and other primary materials available at the Smithsonian, and also includes teacher designed lesson plans.
This is the Smithsonian's Web site. It provides historical background, offers access to online maps and other primary materials available at the Smithsonian, and also includes teacher designed lesson plans.
# posted by Gale @ 3:51 PM
Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation
This is the official Web site of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, who call themselves Keepers of the Story and Stewards of the Trail. They publish a scholarly journal dedicated to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, maintain a substantial library and archives, and work to preserve and protect the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. They offer a serious and substantial Web site with a special section for kids.
This is the official Web site of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, who call themselves Keepers of the Story and Stewards of the Trail. They publish a scholarly journal dedicated to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, maintain a substantial library and archives, and work to preserve and protect the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. They offer a serious and substantial Web site with a special section for kids.
# posted by Gale @ 3:44 PM
National Geographic: Lewis & Clark
The National Geographic's Lewis and Clark Web site is designed with kids in mind. It includes lots of kid-friendly activities, but it also includes distracting ads that blink at you from the top and right side of the content.
The National Geographic's Lewis and Clark Web site is designed with kids in mind. It includes lots of kid-friendly activities, but it also includes distracting ads that blink at you from the top and right side of the content.
# posted by Gale @ 3:34 PM
Lewis and Clark | PBS
This Web site is a companion to Ken Burns' movie. It includes background information on Lewis, Clark, their crew, the Indian tribes they encountered, and a timeline. It also includes resources for teachers and students, including an interactive story, an interactive trail map, lesson plans, and classroom activities. this is another attractive and high tech Web site.
This Web site is a companion to Ken Burns' movie. It includes background information on Lewis, Clark, their crew, the Indian tribes they encountered, and a timeline. It also includes resources for teachers and students, including an interactive story, an interactive trail map, lesson plans, and classroom activities. this is another attractive and high tech Web site.
# posted by Gale @ 3:30 PM
Discovering Lewis & Clark : Home
This Web site is a hyperhistory in progress. It was conceived in 1993 and has been adding new materials ever since. It's attractive, high tech, and full of interesting resources such as aerial photos, an interactive map, and journal excepts
This Web site is a hyperhistory in progress. It was conceived in 1993 and has been adding new materials ever since. It's attractive, high tech, and full of interesting resources such as aerial photos, an interactive map, and journal excepts
# posted by Gale @ 3:22 PM
GABRIEL FAHRENHEIT'S BIRTHDAY
Gabriel Fahrenheit was born in Danzig, Germany on May 14 or May 24, 1686, depending on which calendar you're using. Because Fahrenheit himself would have been using the Old Style calendar, he would have known his birthdate as May 14.
MORE INFORMATION:
ABOUT GABRIEL FAHRENHEIT
http://www.weathernotebook.org/transcripts/1999/01/11.html
Dave Thurlow, the meteorologist behind The Weather Notebook, is good at making complicated subjects sound simple. Here he offers a brief biography of Fahrenheit along with an explanation of the thermometer he devised. He also invites you to ASK DAVE questions about the weather, which I have enjoyed doing upon occasion.
ABOUT TEMPERATURE
http://eo.ucar.edu/skymath/tmp2.html#Tmp
This link will take you to a document prepared for middle school math teachers taking part in Project Skymath. It includes a brief history of the development of thermometers and temperature scales, plus a lot of other technical information with cross-reference links to related subjects including images of the famous scientists who have been involved in this field.
ABOUT FAHRENHEIT ETC.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Fahrenheit
The Wikipedia says Fahrenheit was born on May 24, 1686? The Wikipedia entry on Fahrenheit offers a brief explanation of who he was and what he did, with numerous links to information on related subjects such as the Fahrenheit scale, thermometers, barometers, altimeters, and the fascinating art of glassblowing.
MORE INFORMATION:
ABOUT GABRIEL FAHRENHEIT
http://www.weathernotebook.org/transcripts/1999/01/11.html
Dave Thurlow, the meteorologist behind The Weather Notebook, is good at making complicated subjects sound simple. Here he offers a brief biography of Fahrenheit along with an explanation of the thermometer he devised. He also invites you to ASK DAVE questions about the weather, which I have enjoyed doing upon occasion.
ABOUT TEMPERATURE
http://eo.ucar.edu/skymath/tmp2.html#Tmp
This link will take you to a document prepared for middle school math teachers taking part in Project Skymath. It includes a brief history of the development of thermometers and temperature scales, plus a lot of other technical information with cross-reference links to related subjects including images of the famous scientists who have been involved in this field.
ABOUT FAHRENHEIT ETC.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Fahrenheit
The Wikipedia says Fahrenheit was born on May 24, 1686? The Wikipedia entry on Fahrenheit offers a brief explanation of who he was and what he did, with numerous links to information on related subjects such as the Fahrenheit scale, thermometers, barometers, altimeters, and the fascinating art of glassblowing.
# posted by Gale @ 10:47 AM
May 01, 2000
Crossquarter May Day
MAY 1: BELTANE
Beltane - Wikipedia
The Wikipedia article offers background information on Beltane including etymology, orgins, neopagan practices, and links to other information including an extract from Sir James George Frazer's book The Golden Bough.
The Wikipedia article offers background information on Beltane including etymology, orgins, neopagan practices, and links to other information including an extract from Sir James George Frazer's book The Golden Bough.
# posted by Gale @ 8:23 PM
April 26, 2000
APRIL 26: AUDUBON'S BIRTHDAY
About Audubon
John James Audubon was born April 26, 1785. The Audubon Society offers a short biography.
Mill Grove Historic Site Narrative
Audubon lived at Mill Grove when his father first sent him to America. He met his future wife, Lucy, here. This Web site offers a virtual tour of Mill Grove
Kentucky Department of Parks - John James Audubon State Park
The John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, Kentucky has an interpretive exhibit on Audubon, who lived in Henderson from 1810-1819
John James Audubon - Wikipedia
This Wikipedia article tells Audubon's whole story and offers links to numerous sites, some of which showcase his art.
John James Audubon was born April 26, 1785. The Audubon Society offers a short biography.
Mill Grove Historic Site Narrative
Audubon lived at Mill Grove when his father first sent him to America. He met his future wife, Lucy, here. This Web site offers a virtual tour of Mill Grove
Kentucky Department of Parks - John James Audubon State Park
The John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, Kentucky has an interpretive exhibit on Audubon, who lived in Henderson from 1810-1819
John James Audubon - Wikipedia
This Wikipedia article tells Audubon's whole story and offers links to numerous sites, some of which showcase his art.
# posted by Gale @ 4:09 PM
April 23, 2000
APRIL 23
The Birds of Shakespeare
Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564. He mentions many birds in his works. This blog is a well organized reference to his birds.
Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564. He mentions many birds in his works. This blog is a well organized reference to his birds.
# posted by Gale @ 2:42 PM
April 18, 2000
APRIL 18
1906 San Francisco earthquake - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This Wikipedia entry will tell you everything you might want to know about the Great San Francisco Earthquake of April 18, 1906. It also offers 17 links to other Web sites, including the official U. S. Geological Survey site, the Museum of the City of San Francisco site, plus eyewitness and photo sites.
This Wikipedia entry will tell you everything you might want to know about the Great San Francisco Earthquake of April 18, 1906. It also offers 17 links to other Web sites, including the official U. S. Geological Survey site, the Museum of the City of San Francisco site, plus eyewitness and photo sites.
# posted by Gale @ 4:18 PM
April 01, 2000
APRIL 1: APRIL FOOLS' DAY
Elaine's April Fool's Day Page
http://homepages.tesco.net/derek.berger/holidays/aprilfool.html
Elaine offers an attractive page full of quotations, different practices in different countries, A Fool's Dictionary, poems, and ideas for harmless pranks.
April Fool's Day
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/modern/aprfool_1
This Library of Congress site offers a short, kid-friendly explanation of April Fool's Day. It includes old photos plus a video showing an old-fashioned prank.
Google Technology
http://www.google.com/technology/pigeonrank.html
Google had some fun creating this spoof for April Fool's Day 2002.
April Fool's Day - Wikipediahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fool's_Day
The Wikipedia offers more information about April Fool's Day than most of us want to know. But it does include a long list of famous hoaxes and related links.
http://homepages.tesco.net/derek.berger/holidays/aprilfool.html
Elaine offers an attractive page full of quotations, different practices in different countries, A Fool's Dictionary, poems, and ideas for harmless pranks.
April Fool's Day
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/jb/modern/aprfool_1
This Library of Congress site offers a short, kid-friendly explanation of April Fool's Day. It includes old photos plus a video showing an old-fashioned prank.
Google Technology
http://www.google.com/technology/pigeonrank.html
Google had some fun creating this spoof for April Fool's Day 2002.
April Fool's Day - Wikipediahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fool's_Day
The Wikipedia offers more information about April Fool's Day than most of us want to know. But it does include a long list of famous hoaxes and related links.
# posted by Gale @ 4:25 PM
March 20, 2000
MARCH 20/21
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | MARCH 20 | VERNAL EQUINOX
Want to know more about the vernal equinox — spring's "equal night"?
Want to know more about the vernal equinox — spring's "equal night"?
# posted by Gale @ 10:21 AM
March 17, 2000
MARCH 17
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | MARCH 17 | ST. PATRICK AND SHAMROCKS
Shamrocks have a long and interesting history, including a major role in St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Shamrocks have a long and interesting history, including a major role in St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
# posted by Gale @ 10:20 AM
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | MARCH 17 | ST. PATRICK AND SNAKES
St. Patrick is supposed to have driven all the snakes out of Ireland. Want to know the true story?
St. Patrick is supposed to have driven all the snakes out of Ireland. Want to know the true story?
# posted by Gale @ 10:19 AM
March 15, 2000
MARCH 15
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | MARCH 15 | IDES OF MARCH
Have ever wondered when exactly the Ides of March is?
Have ever wondered when exactly the Ides of March is?
# posted by Gale @ 10:13 AM
March 02, 2000
MARCH 2
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | MARCH 2 | HARES IN MARCH
"Mad as a March hare" is another old saying that has something to teach us about hares and March.
"Mad as a March hare" is another old saying that has something to teach us about hares and March.
# posted by Gale @ 10:08 AM
March 01, 2000
MARCH 1
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | MARCH 1 | WEATHER PROVERBS
Have you ever wondered where "In like a lion, Out like a lamb" came from? We may never know, but weather proverbs, the best of them, have much to teach us about the natural world.
Have you ever wondered where "In like a lion, Out like a lamb" came from? We may never know, but weather proverbs, the best of them, have much to teach us about the natural world.
# posted by Gale @ 9:50 AM
February 29, 2000
FEBRUARY 30?
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | FEBRUARY 30 | FEBRUARY 30?
Did you know that we once had a February 30? The year was 1712, and it happened in Sweden ....
Did you know that we once had a February 30? The year was 1712, and it happened in Sweden ....
# posted by Gale @ 2:56 PM
FEBRUARY 29
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | FEBRUARY 29 | LEAP YEAR
If LEAP YEARS bother you, blame Julius Caesar's astronomer, Sosigenes....
If LEAP YEARS bother you, blame Julius Caesar's astronomer, Sosigenes....
# posted by Gale @ 2:29 PM
February 28, 2000
FEBRUARY 28
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | FEBRUARY 28 | FEBRUARY'S 28 DAYS
Have you ever wondered why February has 28 days? It's a long story....
Have you ever wondered why February has 28 days? It's a long story....
# posted by Gale @ 2:28 AM
February 14, 2000
FEBRUARY 14
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | FEBRUARY 14 | VALENTINE'S DAY
Did you know that Valentine's Day once had something to do with birds?
Did you know that Valentine's Day once had something to do with birds?
# posted by Gale @ 10:32 AM
February 12, 2000
FEBRUARY 12: DARWIN'S BIRTHDAY
Darwin Day Celebration
Charles Darwin was born February 12, 1809. This Web site offers excellent background on all stages of his life. Visit their home page if you want to know who's involved in the Darwin Day Celebration effort and why they believe in celebrating Darwin.
Cambridge University Library Online - Darwin Papers
Darwin graduated from Cambridge in 1831, and the Cambridge Library maintains a collection of his papers.
Darwin Correspondence Project Home Page
The Darwin Correspondence Project is a massive effort begun in 1974 to publish the definitive edition of letters to and from Charles Darwin. When complete, there will be 30 volumes.
Charles Darwin - Wikipedia
This Wikipedia article offers several photos, a substantial biography, a list of Darwin's writings, and numerous links to other Darwin Web sites.
Charles Darwin was born February 12, 1809. This Web site offers excellent background on all stages of his life. Visit their home page if you want to know who's involved in the Darwin Day Celebration effort and why they believe in celebrating Darwin.
Cambridge University Library Online - Darwin Papers
Darwin graduated from Cambridge in 1831, and the Cambridge Library maintains a collection of his papers.
Darwin Correspondence Project Home Page
The Darwin Correspondence Project is a massive effort begun in 1974 to publish the definitive edition of letters to and from Charles Darwin. When complete, there will be 30 volumes.
Charles Darwin - Wikipedia
This Wikipedia article offers several photos, a substantial biography, a list of Darwin's writings, and numerous links to other Darwin Web sites.
# posted by Gale @ 3:14 PM
February 04, 2000
FEBRUARY 4: CHINESE SOLAR CALENDAR
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | FEBRUARY 4 | THE CHINESE SOLAR CALENDAR
The Chinese believe that spring begins on February 4 and is followed by 24 mini-seasons that follow the natural world's response to the sun. Want to know more about their fascinating solar calendar?
The Chinese believe that spring begins on February 4 and is followed by 24 mini-seasons that follow the natural world's response to the sun. Want to know more about their fascinating solar calendar?
# posted by Gale @ 2:40 PM
The Friesian School
http://www.friesian.com/chinacal.htm
This Web site offers detailed information on the Chinese calendar with a clear explanation of the solar terms. There are also a number of links that lead to additional information. For consistency, I use this Web site’s translations for the names of each solar term and its dates for the year 2000.
Chinese Fortune Calendar
http://www.chinesefortunecalendar.com/FAQ.htm
This is a Chinese astrology Web site, but it’s written by a mathematician/computer scientist who has spent over a decade researching solar and lunar dates. His explanation of the Chinese solar terms is clear and simple, and the rest of his Web site is full of fascinating information.
http://www.friesian.com/chinacal.htm
This Web site offers detailed information on the Chinese calendar with a clear explanation of the solar terms. There are also a number of links that lead to additional information. For consistency, I use this Web site’s translations for the names of each solar term and its dates for the year 2000.
Chinese Fortune Calendar
http://www.chinesefortunecalendar.com/FAQ.htm
This is a Chinese astrology Web site, but it’s written by a mathematician/computer scientist who has spent over a decade researching solar and lunar dates. His explanation of the Chinese solar terms is clear and simple, and the rest of his Web site is full of fascinating information.
# posted by Gale @ 2:00 PM
Lichun - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lichun
This Wikipedia article is written partially in Chinese, but it also includes some good information in English. A solar terms graphic and a chart of dates offer useful references.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lichun
This Wikipedia article is written partially in Chinese, but it also includes some good information in English. A solar terms graphic and a chart of dates offer useful references.
# posted by Gale @ 1:46 PM
February 01, 2000
FEBRUARY 1: IMBOLC
Imbolc - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Th Wikipedia article covers the Celtic origins of Imbolc and modern practices related to February 1. It offers internal links to Wikipedia articles on other Celtic celebrations and external links to several Web sites.
Th Wikipedia article covers the Celtic origins of Imbolc and modern practices related to February 1. It offers internal links to Wikipedia articles on other Celtic celebrations and external links to several Web sites.
# posted by Gale @ 7:48 PM
FEBRUARY 1
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | FEBRUARY 1 | IMBOLC
The ancient Celts believed that February 1 marked the beginning of spring. Not a bad belief....
The ancient Celts believed that February 1 marked the beginning of spring. Not a bad belief....
# posted by Gale @ 2:36 PM
January 15, 2000
JANUARY 15: SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY
SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY
This is the Jericho (Vermont) Historical Society's Web site. Snowflake Bentley lived in Jericho, and the Historical Society has quite a bit of archival material by or about him. Their attractive Web site includes excellent photos of Bentley and some of his snowflakes. Under Resources you will find the text of articles written by Bentley himself 1910-1925, a list of books about him, 15 links to other Web sites, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. They offer online shopping for their CD-ROM and snowflake-related items from their gift shop, plus a virtual tour of their museum, plus an online newsletter, plus a lively and interesting message board.
This is the Jericho (Vermont) Historical Society's Web site. Snowflake Bentley lived in Jericho, and the Historical Society has quite a bit of archival material by or about him. Their attractive Web site includes excellent photos of Bentley and some of his snowflakes. Under Resources you will find the text of articles written by Bentley himself 1910-1925, a list of books about him, 15 links to other Web sites, and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. They offer online shopping for their CD-ROM and snowflake-related items from their gift shop, plus a virtual tour of their museum, plus an online newsletter, plus a lively and interesting message board.
# posted by Gale @ 11:03 AM
January 01, 2000
JANUARY 1
NATURALIST'S ALMANAC | JANUARY 1ST | THE NEW YEAR
Want to know why we celebrate the New Year on January 1 and others don't?
Want to know why we celebrate the New Year on January 1 and others don't?
# posted by Gale @ 2:28 PM
New Year Traditions Around the World at FatherTime's Net
http://www.fathertimes.net/traditions.htm
This is an Australian Web site and it has ads, but it offers a bit of information on just about every New Year that is celebrated around the world.
http://www.fathertimes.net/traditions.htm
This is an Australian Web site and it has ads, but it offers a bit of information on just about every New Year that is celebrated around the world.
# posted by Gale @ 1:27 PM
