Spring Holidays
What are some Spring Holidays?
Easter, Passover, Holi, Ramadan, Nowruz, Ostara, etc.
This bright yellow flower is popular on Bainbridge Island
Daffodils
What is a baby deer called?
Fawn
When do most colleges have Spring Break?
Mid March
When is the first day of Spring this year?
March 20th
Which country has the largest tulip festival in the world?
Canada
When it's spring in the Northern hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern hemisphere?
Autumn
What season are most farm animals (calves, lambs, piglets, chicks) born?
Spring/early summer
What is the most popular Spring Break vacation spot in the US?
Florida (Daytona Beach)
Where was St. Patrick born?
(Most likely) England
What Carnival celebration takes place between 3 King's Day and Ash Wednesday?
Mardi Gras
This flower, popular with children, is largely considered a weed, but is great for salads, teas, and wishes!
Dandelions
What months, generally do birds return in the spring?
April/mid may
How many students travel for spring break each year?
1.5-2 Million
What US city has dyed it's river green every year since 1926 for St. Patrick's day?
Chicago
April Fool's Day first appeared in what century?
16th
Which US state gets the most rain in spring?
Hawaii, 15 inches of rain in the spring
How many days does it take for butterflies to emerge from the crysalis?
10-15 days
What is the most common crime during Spring Break?
Public Intoxication (according to Columbia University)
True or false, Benjamin Franklin was the first person to propose daylight savings?
False
During Holi, known as the festival of colors, what is thrown on people to celebrate the triumph of good over evil?
Colored powders and water
One of the most popular spring flowers, they come in every color of the rainbow
Tulips
Do animals actually sleep during hibernation?
No!
What year did Spring Break Begin?
1936
When was daylight savings officially adopted and standardized in the US?
1966