How is a year measured and what are the different methods used to track the passage of time over a 12-month period?

Oh darling, buckle up! A year is measured by the time it takes for Earth to orbit the sun. We keep track of this with clocks and calendars, which divide the year into 12 months. Other methods used include lunar calendars and the good ol' fashioned farmers' almanac. Just pick one and roll with it, honey!