Springtime is here!
In the northern hemisphere we are now indulged with the promises of more daylight, higher temperatures and the blossoming of trees. In this new season with the promise of a better future and nature already prepping for new growth, how can we not but be grateful.
Impossible, right! So, here it is! And I sincerely hope you’ll enjoy it.
And there are many ways cultures and nations around the globe celebrate Springtime. Celebrations that have their roots in history, in culture, in religion, or simply in feelings of hope and gratitude.
Here are some examples:
– Songkran Water Festival in Thailand: This annual festival takes place shortly after the spring equinox. It is a three-day celebration that involves water fights and splashing water on others as a symbol of cleansing and renewal.
– White House Easter Egg Roll in the USA: This event takes place on Easter Monday and involves rolling eggs down the White House lawn.
– Holi in Northern India: This Hindu festival is also known as the “festival of colors” and is celebrated by throwing colored powder and water at each other.
– Nowruz in Central Asia: This Persian New Year is celebrated on the spring equinox and involves cleaning the house, visiting family and friends, and preparing special foods.
– Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake in Gloucester, England: This event involves rolling a wheel of cheese down a hill and chasing after it.
– Cimburijada in Bosnia: This festival involves cooking eggs and onions outdoors and sharing them with friends and family.
– Spring Equinox in Teotihuacán, Mexico: This ancient city was built to align with the sun’s movements. During the spring equinox, thousands of people gather to watch the sun rise over the Pyramid of the Sun.
– Floriade in Australia: This event takes place every five years and is a celebration of flowers. It features gardens from around the world, live entertainment, and food.
THANK YOU! 