Holidays
Which holiday celebrated in spring is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness?
Earth Day
Which spring flower is named after Paeon in Greek Mythology?
Peony
What common spring candy comes in different flavors; such as bubble gum, popcorn and snot?
Jelly Beans!
What weather phenomenon is most common in the spring and lest common in winter?
Tornadoes
True or False – Easter always falls within the month of April.
False
What Mexican holiday falls on the 5th of May?
Cinco de Mayo
Those born in May can be what TWO zodiac signs.
Taurus and Gemini. Individuals born from April 20th to May 20th are members of the Taurus sign. For those born from May 21st to June 20th, they are members of the Gemini sign.
Name 3 of the 6 most common spring flowers.
Lilacs, tulips, lilies, iris, dandelions and daffodils.
What 2 states DO NOT follow Daylight Savings Time?
Arizona and Hawaii
True or False - Maple syrup tastes the sweetest in spring.
True!
Which holiday is celebrated in the month of April by planting trees?
Arbor Day
What is the first day of spring called in Latin? Hint: Two words.
Vernal Equinox. The term vernal is Latin for “spring,” and equinox is Latin for “equal night."
On average, how many people are affected by allergies annually? Hint: Under 30 million.
Points within 5 million of the answer.
17 million
The first day of spring in the Southern Hemisphere is the first day of WHAT SEASON in the Northern Hemisphere?
Fall
True or False: Children actually grow faster in the spring than during other times of the year.
True
What Board game has its own National Holiday on April 13th?
Scrabble!
The month of May is supposedly named after what Greek goddess. What is her name?
Maia: an earth goddess known for growing plants.
Which country is home to the largest flower festival in the world?
Japan. The city of Hitachi holds an annual flower festival in April, which features millions of different kinds of flowers.
What country did the Easter Bunny story originate from?
Germany. According to the legend, an egg-laying rabbit known as the "Osterhase" would bring colored eggs and treats to children on Easter morning.
True or False - The Bluebird is the iconic spring bird of North America.
False! Robins.
Name 6 of the 9 WORLD holidays that occur during spring (March 20th to Jun 21st).
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)
Who is the Greek goddess of spring? Hint: Queen of the underworld.
Persephone
In the US, what flower is associated with the month of April?
Sweet Pea
What is the birth stone of April?
Diamond
True or False - Cherry blossoms signal the beginning of summer in Japan.
False - The summer season starts with rain in June.