Celebrations
When is April Fool's Day?
April 1st
What does the term ‘spring chicken’ mean?
Young
Born April 21, this woman was the longest reigning monarch in Britain
Queen Elizabeth II
Celebrated throughout history as marking rebirth, this is the day where the amount of daylight and darkness is nearly the same in length
Spring Equinox
This cute symbol of Spring originated in German folklore as a judge to determine whether children had been naughty or nice in the lead-up to Easter
Easter Bunny
Cinco De Mayo is celebrated in which country?
Mexico
What is the biggest spring allergy trigger?
Pollen
Born April 25, this famous playwright wrote at least 37 plays in his lifetime
Shakespeare
What was the name for spring in Old English, meaning “to make longer or greater in length?"
(Hint: we still use this word today to describe a religious practice which takes place in spring)
Lent
Which Zodiac signs are in the Spring? (name 1 to get the points)
Aries, Taurus, Gemini
Which sci-fi media franchise is celebrated on May 4th?
Star Wars (May the Force/Fourth be with you)
The opening of this flower signals the start of spring for the Japanese
Cherry Blossoms
Born March 14, this famous scientist had his brain stolen after his death
Albert Einstein
Which country does the Netherlands give 10,000 tulips each spring to thank for housing their exiled Royal Family during World War II?
Canada
Which Roman god is March named after?
Mars (the Roman god of war)
Which famous U.S. horse race takes place in spring?
The Kentucky Derby
Which type of storm is more frequent in spring in the U.S. due to warm and cool air mixing?
Tornados
Born May 2, this famous athlete married one of the Spice Girls
David Beckham
Which ancient civilization celebrated a tradition similar to spring break, honouring the god of wine and fertility?
Ancient Greece
According to Greek myth, the return of spring signals the return of the goddess of plants and fertility. Who is this Goddess of Spring?
Persephone
This Indian festival celebrates the beginning of spring.
Holi, the Festival of Colours
What is the Spring flower Myosotis Sylvatica more commonly known as?
Forget-me-nots
Born March 2, this author was the first person to win a Pulitzer Prize for writing children’s books
Dr Seuss
In which century did the word ‘spring’ originate to describe the season, initially as 'springing time'?
14th century
According to an old wives tale, you’ll have an uneventful summer if the first butterfly that you see in Spring is what colour?
White