Spring - The Origin Story
The name of the first day of spring when day and night are nearly equal in length
What is Vernal Equinox?
This mob boss was never convicted for murder or his other heinous crimes. He was charged and found guilty for tax evasion and sentenced to 11 years in prison
Who was Al Capone?
This U.S. state is known for popular spring break beach destinations like Panama City Beach
What is Florida?
The Academy employs professional _____ to keep the audience looking full should a celebrity leave their seat.
What are seat fillers?
This baked good is a Good Friday tradition in England
What are hot cross buns?
This animal is said to predict the end of winter.
What is a groundhog?
In 1404, the first true income tax ever was established in this country.
What is England?
This Mexican coastal city is a major spring break destination famous for beaches and nightlife.
What is Cancun?
In an Oscar record this person/entity has the most wins and nominations.
Who is Walt Disney
What is a cuckoo bird?
This man said “but in this world nothing can be said to be certain except death & taxes”
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
What is Easter?
In 1991, this film was the first animated film nominated for Best Picture
What is Beauty and the Beast?
This marsupial is Australia's Easter mascot (rabbits are considered pests!)
What is the Bilby?
This ancient Mexican monument is famously aligned with the sunrise on the spring equinox
What is Chichen Itza?
This is the day the US Federal Tax Returns were originally due...
What is March 1?
This sports 'holiday' (in some cities) falls around Spring Break.
What is MLB Opening Day?
This many films have won the 'big five' - Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay
What is 3?
It Happened One Night (1934), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest(1975), and The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
This snack food was originally associated with Easter because their shape mimics arms crossed in prayer
What are pretzels?
This ancient civilization celebrated spring with festivals honoring the goddess of fertility, Cybele
Who were the Romans?
The first permanent US income tax was established by this Amendment in 1913.
What is the 16th Amendment?
This NY College is historically rooted in a 1936 collegiate swim team trip to Ft Lauderdale.
What is Colgate University?
This person has the most wins for Best Actor/Actress with 4
Who is Katherine Hepburn?
Daniel Day Lewis has 3.
Children dress up as witches, complete with brooms and painted faces, and go door-to-door, similar to Halloween in this Baltic Country
What is Finland?