History
The spring holiday that played a crucial role in the creation of the US Environmental Protection Agency
Earth Day
The national flower of Japan that officially signifies the start of spring
Cherry Blossom
(Also known as Sakura)
The smallest bird in the world
Hummingbird
The result of April Showers
May Flowers
The location of the largest annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
New York City, USA
The spring holiday with the second-largest number of flower sales and deliveries annually
Mother's Day
The number of eyes a bee has
Five
A seasonal medical syndrome that can cause feelings of restlessness, irritability, and fatigue
Spring Fever
(When the temperature rises during the warm spell after a long winter, there is a dilation of the blood vessels so blood can be carried to the body surface where heat can be lost quickly. People experience an energetic feeling when this happens.)
The year Daylight Saving Time was first enacted by the federal government
1918
(It did not become federal law until 1966)
The spring flower that is considered more nutrient-dense than most common vegetables
Dandelion
(High in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, calcium, and potassium.)
Butterfly
The area known for tornados in the central and southern plains of the United States, which is most active during late spring
Tornado Alley
The Greek goddess of spring and nature
Persephone
The spring month during which the full moon is traditionally referred to as the 'Flower Moon'
May
A unique physical trait that differentiates bees from wasps
Branched (or feathered) hairs
The year of the warmest spring on record in the United States
2012
(57.1 degree average, 5.2 above regular average)
An ancient civilization whose spring festival included rituals of chaos and renewal, similar to the modern concept of a spring break
Mesopotamia
The European city known for its stunning tulip gardens and an annual spring flower festival that showcases millions of blooms
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The ecological relationship between a plant and its pollinators
Coevolution
The timespan of Meteorological Spring
March 1 - May 31