@elshimaa_elbastawisy's reel — transcript & breakdown

Immediately grabs attention with a surprising question about a historical calendar system.

“Did you know that we used to have 13 months?”

Introduces the concept of a 13-month lunar calendar and its historical prevalence across cultures.

“For thousands of years many cultures actually followed a 13-month lunar calendar.”

Connects the lunar calendar to natural biological cycles, emphasizing the alignment of menstrual cycles with moon phases.

“There are 13 new moons every year and our period cycles align with the moon cycle.”

Contrasts the historical lunar calendar with the current 12-month Gregorian solar calendar.

“The Gregorian calendar that we follow today, it has 12 months and it's a solar calendar.”

Presents evidence from a 1928 calendar clipping showing a 13th month, reinforcing the video's premise.

“I mean if you go back to the 1928 calendar here, you can see that it's laid out with a 13th month.”

Expands on the 13-month concept by mentioning the Celtic tree calendar and the 13th zodiac sign, Ophiuchus.

“But the zodiac actually used to have 13 signs as well.”

Introduces indigenous perspectives on the 13-moon calendar using the turtle shell analogy, adding cultural depth.

“Many indigenous people look at turtle shells as representing Mother Nature's calendar.”

Engages the audience by asking for their opinions on historical and modern calendar systems, prompting discussion.

“But what do you think? Did we used to have 13 months? And should we go back to the lunar calendar or is the solar calendar better?”