Spring Jeopardy

Dates and special days

100

The day that marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent

Ash Wednesday

200

The official name of the first day of spring

Spring/vernal equinox

300

The day on which the season of spring starts

March 19

400

The last day of spring

June 21

Symbols

100

The flower that is traditionally associated with spring

Lily

200

The 3 things that the colour purple symbolizes during Lent

Penance, preparation and sacrifice

300

The animal originally used as a symbol of Easter in Europe before the Easter bunny

Easter hare

400

A flower often given as a symbol of love and admiration during spring

Tulip

500

A bird known for its early morning singing and associated with the arrival of the season

Robin

Traditions and holidays

100

A period of fasting and penitence observed by many Christians for 40 days before Easter

Lent

200

A holiday celebrated in Ireland that commemorates the patron saint of the country

St. Patrick's Day

300

A small, furry animal believed to predict the weather based on whether it sees its shadow on a certain day in early spring

Groundhog

400

A country where people visit parks to enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring

Japan