Finally, it's spring! March 20th is the Spring Equinox, which means more sun, less chilly days and one step closer to summer. Find out more about the first day of spring!
What Is It? 2e4g2c
Spring Equinox, also called the Vernal Equinox, is the first day of spring. On this day, which falls on March 20th, there are exactly 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness. From this day on, the sun will continue to Northern Hemisphere, inching towards summer, and will sink lower in the sky in the Southern Hemisphere, inching towards winter.
Eostre (pronounced E-oh-strah) 4o3b6c
Eostre is the Easter, is also celebrated around this time and got its name from Eostre.
Early non-Christians believed in the Goddess Eostre
Myths 522v2u
It has been said that on the exact hour that balance and a flat enough surface, you can stand on an egg (end-on-end) any time of the year (just don't be surprised if it doesn't work the first time)!
Did You Know? 3e6s2a
- Eostre gave a rabbit friend the power to lay eggs once a year - on the Spring Equinox. The eggs symbolized new beginnings and the rabbit symbolized fertility.
- In modern Russia, eggs are still given as presents on the graves of ancestors in spring, at the start of farming season.
- Today we all look to the good ol' Easter Bunny to bring us colored eggs and, more importantly, chocolate ones.
3x5n6n
