In general, those persons who are observing Passover prior to that date, are counting from the new moon "before" the Spring Equinox when Spring hasn't started yet. We want to wait until Yahuah's new year begins, because the first month must begin after the new year, not before.

We believe the barley sprout is a witness of many that confirms Spring is here, but we do not use it for counting days.

Actually, it may seem that way with the way the Gregorian calendar lands, but we actually count the same way every year. It is consistent and simple, nothing super complex.

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