Mythology/ Latin (HARD)
What is the first day of spring called in Latin?
Vernal Equinox. The term vernal is Latin for “spring” and equinox is Latin for “equal night.
What Mexican holiday falls on the 5th of May?
Cinco de Mayo
True or false: Children actually grow faster in the spring than during other times of the year.
True
What month does spring fall in?
March
Which flower is symbolic of the first emotions of love?
Purple Lilac
March is named after what Roman God?
Mars - The month of March marked the beginning of the ancient Roman warfare season.
In China, the coming of spring coincides with celebrations for what holiday?
Chinese New Year
What common spring candy comes in different flavors; such as bubble gum, popcorn and snot?
Jelly Beans!
While December is the most popular time to get engaged, late spring (June) and fall (September) are the most popular months to what?
Get married
Name 3 of the 6 most common spring flowers
All 6: Lilacs, tulips, lilies, iris, dandelions and daffodils
The word “season” is from the Latin sationem meaning what? Name one of the two answers.
“Sowing” or “seed time.”
True or False – Easter always falls within the month of April
False - Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox
What is the birth stone of April?
Diamond
True or false? The first day of spring marks the beginning of Persian New Year.
True
On average, how many people are effected by allergies (Within 5 Million of the answer)?
17 Million
In Roman mythology, who was the goddess of fertility and spring?
Flora
Name 6 of the 9 world holidays that occur during spring (March 20th to Jun 21st).
All: Easter, Passover, April Fool’s Day, Earth Day, Arbor Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Cinco De Mayo, and Holi (festival of colors in India)
In what country will you find the largest Easter egg in the world?
Canada - It weighs in at 5000 lbs, is 31 ft. tall, and 18 ft. wide, and took over 12,000 hours to complete!
What weather phenomenon is most common in the spring and lest common in winter?
Tornadoes
In the US, what flower is associated with the birth month of April?
Daisy
Who is the Greek goddess of spring? Who is also the queen of the underworld?
Persephone
What TWO zodiac signs, aka to determine your horoscope, are born in the month of May?
Individuals born from May 1st to May 20th are members of the Taurus sign. For those born from May 21st to May 31st, they are members of the Gemini sign.
What Board game has its own National Holiday on April 13th?
Scrabble
What 2 states DO NOT follow Daylight Savings Time?
Arizona and Hawaii
In Japan, the opening of the WHAT flower signals the start of Spring?
Cherry Blossom