About Today: Fun Facts About the First Day of Spring 3/18/11

From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Spring will be sprung as of this Sunday, and it's about time. We're sick of our winter coats and tired of the winter weather.

Fun Facts About the First Day of Spring  The first one was a shocker to me: The Vernal Equinox? Is not actually always equal. There is a day when there are twelve hours of day and twelve of night, but it might not necessarily be on the 20th of March. The National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC Paris in the Springtime

Can You Balance Eggs on End During the Spring Equinox?  My favorite urban legend, resurrected for the nicer weather. Fresh Spring Soups What Are the First Signs of Spring You've Seen? See More About:  equinox egg balancing  superstitions  holidays and observances

All About Ostara, the Spring Equinox  For pagans, Sunday is a pretty big holiday. For other folks, this is still good reading. Especially if you ever wanted to know why the Easter bunny brings eggs, or why St. Patrick hated snakes. Classic and New Poems for Spring Spring Cross-Stitch Project See More About:  ostara  sabbat indexes  spring holidays

12 Ways to Have Fun With Your Kids in the Spring  Time to let your tiniest family members out of the house to enjoy the spring weather. You're probably just as ready as they are. Spring Activities for Older Kids Good Books to Read in the Spring See More About:  outdoor activities  family activities  kids' activities