About Today: Fun Facts About the First Day of Spring

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Today 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 Today Ads Kids Activities Family Fun Fun Games for Kids Fun Activities First Day of Spring Featured Articles Should You Take Iodine to Protect Against Radiation? Top 5 Location Check-in Services Movie Review: 'Paul' How Safe and Secure are U.S. Nuclear Reactors? Are You Ready to Buy a Home? Follow Us on twitter!   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement