Spring
For the Japanese, the budding of this flower signifies the start of spring. Perhaps that is why they were a gift to Washington, DC from the mayor of Tokyo in 1912
Cherry blossoms
Lent begins on this day
Ash Wednesday
Over 1 quarter of Ireland's population lives in this capital city
Dublin
St. Patrick was born in this country, but was kidnapped by Irish pirates when he was 16
Britain
This country has the most sheep in the world... which may explain why they are the makers of so much of our clothing
China
Experts say the body’s makeup changes due to different diets, hormone production, temperature and increased light. They refer to those changes with this 2 word medical-sounding term
Spring fever
The 3 things emphasized by the Church in Lent
Prayer, fasting, almsgiving
This is Ireland's most successful Olympic Sport. Wonder if any Irishmen competed against Mohammed Ali?
boxing
The first St Patrick's Day parade was held in this city in 1762
New York City
This president kept a flock of sheep to tend to the White House Lawn and save money during WWI
Woodrow Wilson
These storms occur most frequently in the spring. Dorothy and Toto could probably attest to that
Tornado
Lent was one of the first practices established by the early Christians, because they recognized what feast as the most important?
Easter
Some in Ireland are environmentally conscientious. In 2002, Ireland imposed a tax on plastic bags. In 2004 it was the first country to introduce a ban on this activity in public
smoking
These now "traditional" foods were first adopted by the Irish Americans because the meat was cheap and the vegetables plentiful.
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Lions in the wild do this for about 20 hours each day
rest or sleep
Children actually do this faster in the spring than during any other season
Grow
"Fat Tuesday" is a huge pre-Lenten celebration that originated in what southern city?
New Orleans
The nickname for Ireland, due to its lush greenery and rolling hills.
Emerald Isle
Although St Patrick's day calls for "the wearing of the green," this color is also associated with the political aspect of Ireland
orange
Even though it is called "king of the jungle", a lion actually lives in this environment
grasslands, plains
The 1st day of spring is the vernal equinox. There will be 12 hours of dark and 12 of light. What does equinox actually mean?
Equal night
Lent officially ends on this first day of the Triduum
Holy Thursday
Over 80% of the population claims this religion
Roman Catholic
In 1948, he was the first US President to attend the St Patrick's Day Parade
Truman
"In like a lion and out like a lamb" refers specifically to what weather condition often seen in March?
wind