Dates and special days
The day that marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent
Ash Wednesday
Lily
A period of fasting and penitence observed by many Christians for 40 days before Easter
Lent
The official name of the first day of spring
Spring/vernal equinox
The 3 things that the colour purple symbolizes during Lent
Penance, preparation and sacrifice
A holiday celebrated in Ireland that commemorates the patron saint of the country
St. Patrick's Day
The day on which the season of spring starts
March 19
The animal originally used as a symbol of Easter in Europe before the Easter bunny
Easter hare
Groundhog
The last day of spring
June 21
A flower often given as a symbol of love and admiration during spring
Tulip
A country where people visit parks to enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring
Japan
A bird known for its early morning singing and associated with the arrival of the season
Robin