Spring
When is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere in 2023?
March 20th
March 22nd
March 25th
The first day of spring is March 20th
How many teams are in March Madness?
A. 60 B. 64
C. 72 D. 68
68 teams compete in the NCAA tournament
At 18 led the French army to a victorious battle and was later canonized as a saint.
Who was Joan of Arc?
What does "laissez les bons temps rouler" mean?
Let the good times roll!
What is a flower’s favorite kind of pickle?
A daffo-dill.
Who is the Greek goddess of Spring and nature?
A. Artemis
B. Persephone
C. Hera
Persephone is a Greek goddess and queen of the underworld. She is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, and the wife of Hades.
What is the traditional March Madness anthem?
A. One Shining Moment
B. We are the Champions
C. The Final Countdown
D. Don't Stop Believin'
"One Shining Moment" is traditionally played at the end of the championship game as the winning team's players cut down the nets, to a montage of highlights from the tournament.
As an American singer, songwriter and pianist. Referred to as the "Queen of Soul", she has twice been placed ninth in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Artists of All Time". With global sales of over 75 million records, she is one of the world's best-selling music artists.
Who was Aretha Franklin?
This pastry is synonymous with Mardi Gras and has a small plastic baby hidden inside.
Each pastry is hiding a tiny plastic baby inside, symbolizing the baby Jesus - it’s a cake for the Christian holiday Three Kings Day - as well as luck and prosperity.
What did the tree say during springtime?
“Well, this is a re-leaf!”
What is the main spring allergy trigger?
Pollen
Dust mites
Mold
Pollen!
Which team has won the most national titles in the history of the NCAA tournament?
a. Kentucky
b. UCLA
c. North Carolina
d. Indiana
UCLA - 11 national championships
Seen as the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, she is best known for her 60-year study of social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees.
Who is Jane Goodall?
Where was the first Mardi Gras held in the United States?
In 1702, Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville founded Mobile. According to the Mobile Carnival Museum, the first Mardi Gras was celebrated in Mobile in 1703, followed by the first Carnival in 1711. Both occurred before Jean-Baptiste founded New Orleans in 1718. Celebrations in both cities continue today, but whereas New Orleans has krewes, Mobile has mystic societies.
Who is an herb’s favorite singer?
Elvis Parsley!
What Carnival celebration takes place between 3 Kings Day and Ash Wednesday?
Mardi Gras - is a festive holiday that marks the end of the pre-Lenten season and the beginning of Lent. It's celebrated with parades, music, costumes, and feasting.
Who is the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball?
a. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
b. Wilt Chamberlain
c. Jerry Lucas
d. Pete Maravich
d. Pete Maravich - LSU 1967 to 1970, 3,667 points (before the 3 point rule)
An American aviation pioneer and author. She was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Who was Amelia Earhart?
What are the meanings of the Mardi Gras colors: green, gold, and purple?
The New Orleans Krewe of Rex introduced the colors in 1872. Twenty years later, the krewe imbued them with meaning for the 1892 parade theme “Symbolism of Colors.” Green is faith. Gold, power. Purple, justice.
Where is the funniest place to visit during spring break?
The mountains, because they’re hilly-areas.
In which country do cherry blossom trees signify the beginning of spring?
Thailand
China
Japan
Japan - Cherry blossoms, or sakura, are a symbol of hope, new beginnings, and love in Japan.
Where did the term "March Madness" originate?
The term "March Madness" originated in 1939 with an essay by Henry V. Porter, an Illinois high school official. Porter used it to describe the excitement surrounding the state's high school basketball tournaments. The term became associated with the NCAA tournament in the 1980s.
African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. first female self-made millionaire in America.
Who was Madam C. J. Walker?
Do you have to wear a mask or disguise on a Mardi Gras float?
Yes, Louisiana law requires float riders to wear masks or paint their faces during Mardi Gras festivities. This tradition helps maintain the mystery and tradition of Mardi Gras.
What happens when you tell an egg a joke?
It cracks up.