“They’re once every four years to even out the years.”
Logan Treat, 10
“…Every year it takes 365 one-quarter days and every four years we have an extra day in the year to make up for all the quarters.”
Madelyn Hannah, 13
“To celebrate…”
Micah Cohen, 6
“It’s about the year.”
Cordelia Harris, 5
“…Because if a year does not have a leap year, how will we celebrate any holidays?”
Jeremiah Somerville, 7
“Because the year starts off from where the old year left off, we don’t really have as long of a year.”
Julian Hubbard, 10
Photos and answers compiled by Joan Mead-Matsui
“They’re once every four years to even out the years.” Logan Treat, 10
“…Every year it takes 365 one-quarter days and every four years we have an extra day in the year to make up for all the quarters.” Madelyn Hannah, 13
“To celebrate…” Micah Cohen, 6
“It’s about the year.” Cordelia Harris, 5
“…Because if a year does not have a leap year, how will we celebrate any holidays?” Jeremiah Somerville, 7
“Because the year starts off from where the old year left off, we don’t really have as long of a year.” Julian Hubbard, 10