February 29, the rare and elusive Leap Day, has once again graced our calendars, appearing only once every four years, and sometimes carrying with it a sense of the auspicious. But what is the significance of Leap Day? Unfortunately, the Julian calendar was still out by 11 minutes and 14 seconds. Despite its cosmic precision, Leap Day is not just a celestial event; it is a global spectacle marked by various cultural beliefs. In parts of China, Leap Days are considered bad luck for the elderly.

Source: Irish Examiner February 29, 2024 01:29 UTC