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Spring Equinox Rituals
The spring, or vernal equinox, March Spring occurs in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20 (2021) this year. The equinox represents the same length of day and night around the world, marking the end of winter. Trees and plants begin new cycles of development. Butterflies emerge. Birds remember their songs. Instead of cardigans and bright…
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Spring Equinox Definition
Equinox Definition The vernal equinox, twice a year when the Sun is above the Equator and day and night are equal in length; and, any two points in the sky where the ecliptic (the path of the Sun of the year) and the celestial equator meet. In the Northern Hemisphere, the local equinox falls about…
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Ostara Spring Equinox
What is Ostara spring equinox? Ostara is the second of three spring festivals with Wheel of the Year. Coming between Embolic and Beltane, this is a time to celebrate the balance between the tightness found during the seasons. Although it is still cold in many places, this is the official start of spring in the…
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Spring Equinox Meaning
What does Spring Equinox meaning to you, Spiritually and emotionally? Spring Equinox is a fun holiday that focuses on rebirth and growth. Spring is coming! The earth is alive again. The Spring Equinox is a celebration of resurrection and rebirth. The dark moons are now over and we are going through a warm glow. (The…
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Spring Equinox 2021
CELEBRATE EQUINOX MAKING AND STARTING SPRING! Great Spring Equinox 2021 In 2021, the spring equinox took place on Saturday, March 20. The event marks the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Before attempting to measure that egg, read this! MARCH EQUINOX In the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox (aka spring equinox or vernal…
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St Patrick’s Day Gifts
We all know his name, but who exactly was the famous St Patrick? Born in 5th-century Roman Britain, she was held captive and eventually settled in Ireland. Now, he is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland who is often believed to be the one who brought Christianity into the world. Every March 17…
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WHY DO WE CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY
What is Saint Patrick’s Day? St. Patrick observes the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has become a cultural celebration of Irish culture with towering, special food, music, dancing, drinking and much more. St. Patrick’s Day is the most visible day for celebrating and learning about Irish culture. Who was…
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St. Patrick’s Day Trivia
St. Patrick is an Irish holiday celebrated around the world on March 17 every year. How did Saint Patrick make all the snakes leave Ireland? How can you hold a gold pot of leprechaun? What is the traditional food of the day? This worksheet will test your fifth grade students’ knowledge of Irish history and…
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St. Patrick’s Day Games For Adults
The countdown to St Patrick’s Day, March 17, goes to the telephone. By now, we hope you’ve packed up your green Wardrobe and are in the middle of planning your celebration. If the St.Paddy party is your future, we have some great games for the Adults on St. Patrick’s Day. By adult party games, we…
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St Patrick’s Day Phrases
Raise a glass (of green beer or Irish coffee, perhaps?) to the very best St. Patrick’s Day quotes of them all! Here, we’ve rounded up our favorite St. Patrick’s Day sayings that express the unique luck and wisdom only the Irish can deliver. Some of these sentiments will sound familiar, like quotes from St. Patrick’s…