True or False:
In the Southern Hemisphere, springtime lasts from August until November.
True
As tradition goes, what happens if Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow on groundhog Day? (Hint: Phil is a groundhog)
Spring will come early.
Celebrated in spring, what does the Easter egg symbolize?
New Life
What two seasons is spring in between?
After winter and before summer
This country has a Tulip Festival in the spring.
a. Holland
b. Italy
c. Canada
d. United States
Canada
What is the term equinox Latin for?
“Equal night”
List five holidays that occur in spring.
Easter, April Fool’s Day, Passover, Earth Day, Arbor Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Cinco De Mayo, and Holi ( Indian festival of colors) .
(Don’t forget Star Wars Day!)- May 4th
What is Holi?
The Indian festival of colors. It marks the beginning of spring.
What is it called when an animal sleeps during the winter and wakes in spring?
Hibernation
This flower is one of the first to pop out in the spring and the first that people get rid of. What is it?
(hint: its considered by most people to be a weed)
Dandelions
What is the first day of spring called?
The vernal equinox
What is the most popular month to get married in spring?
June
It is a holiday during the Spring season. it is celebrated on April 1st. A day for practical jokes and pranksters. What is it?
April Fool's Day
Which animal is the mascot of spring?
The bunny
Name a popular yellow spring flower that begins with the letter ‘D’.
Daffodil
What two U.S. states do not follow daylight savings?
Arizona and Hawaii
The first day of spring in the Southern Hemisphere is the first day of what season in the Northern Hemisphere?
Fall
It is an informal commemorative day observed annually on May 4 to celebrate _______?
April showers bring what?
May flowers
The opening of this flower signals the start of spring for the Japanese.
The cherry blossom
What is the date spring arrives in the US in 2023?
March 20, 2023
When does spring end in 2023?
June 21, 2023
Known as Decoration Day, encouraging US citizens to use the day to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. (those who gave their lives in War)
Memorial Day
Which country has sold the biggest chocolate egg ever, weighing the same as three cars and more than 34 feet high?
Italy
This fragrant flower is native to the warmer regions of Asia and Oceania. It can be made into tea and also used in perfumes. Starts with "J" What is it?
Jasmine
DST sets clocks forward by an hour in springtime. What does DST stand for?
Daylight Saving Time
Benjamin Franklin
True or False:
St. Patrick's Day is the first holday of Spring.
False
(its the last holiday of Winter)
The snow is melting, flowers are blooming, and the days are getting warmer. It must be ?
Spring
Name two flowers that bloom in spring that start with the letter ‘L’.
Lilacs and Lilies