Spring Generalities
The astronomical term for the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is Spring Equinox?
This Roman god of agriculture is celebrated in spring for planting and growth
Who is Ceres?
This flower, often associated with springtime, is famous for its bright yellow flowers and trumpet shape.
What are daffodils?
This animal is said to predict the end of winter on February 2
What is a groundhog?
In The Sound of Music (1965), Maria leads the children in singing which iconic song while exploring the hills, symbolizing the freshness of spring
What is Do-Re-Mi?
These are the spring Zodiac signs.
What are Aries, Taurus and Gemini?
This mythical creature in spring folklore is said to appear in rivers or lakes to welcome the season
Who/What is Rusalka?
This spring vegetable, known for its edible leaves and heart, is often steamed, grilled, or used in dips
What are artichokes?
In some Native American legends, this animal helps bring spring rains for crops
What are frogs?
This 2020 adaptation of a Jane Austen novel centers on a clever young woman who navigates love and social life in the English countryside during the vibrant spring season
What is Emma?
The "Spring forward" change is called.
What is Daylight Savings Time?
This ancient Mexican monument is famously aligned with the sunrise on the spring equinox
What is Chichen Itza?
Irish folklore suggests that leaving this early spring flower on a doorstep will attract fairies, who will then bless the house
What is Primrose?
This spring folklore, which animal represents fertility and is often seen in old European tales
What are rabbits/hares?
In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986), Ferris famously enjoys a day out in which city during the spring
What is Chicago, IL?
This tradition involved gifting flowers to neighbors at the start of spring
What are May Day flowers/baskets?
In Norse mythology, this gaunt, green, goblin-like creature can be found by a waterfall and, if offered a goat, might teach you to play the violin
What is the Fossegrim?
This early spring bloom is known for its name meaning “milk flower” because it grows in pastures.
What is a snowdrop?
The world's deadliest insect reappears every spring...
What are mosquitos?
The movie Hop (2011) centers around which holiday that happens in spring
What is Easter?
The smell of rain that is typically associated with springtime, it is called...
What is Petrichor?
In Poland, a straw effigy of this pagan goddess of winter is burned and drowned to usher in the spring.
Who is Marzanna?
This plant, found in many backyards, has blue bell‑shaped flowers that signal the start of spring
What are bluebells?
A baby bunny is called...
What are Kits, Kittens or Bunnies?
Name the famous spring festival in Spain where participants throw tomatoes at each other.
What is Tomatina?