March
- Tempestuous, temperamental, if she comes in like a lion, she leaves like a lamb! Flicking her petticoats to reveal tantalizing glimpses of spring, then lowering them to cover us with another blanket of snow!
- The fierce battle between winter and spring, the harsh breath of winter overcome by the gentle persistence and encouragement of springtime
- It was only the last feeble blast of the winter before it conceded defeat to the
Winter isn’t over until after Paddy’s brush. This is folklore from the Anglo-Irish settlers in rural Quebec. There is always a snowstorm on or around March 17 — that’s the reason for the name Paddy (for St. Patrick) Does this happen where you live?
March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers! Actually, the days in March become longer and the first day of spring is March 21, but April gets much of the glory.
Beware, beware the Ides of March. the 15th of the month, famous for the assassination of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, and the subsequent collapse of the Roman Empire, which had spanned Europe, Africa and Asia. Subsequently the Dark or Middle Ages (medieval) arose.
In our time, students look forward to spring break, or March Madness. Then there is St Patrick's Day, when everyone becomes Irish for a day!
Colour: Of Course, March's colour is green!
Birthstone: aquamarine
Flower: jonquil, daffodil, narcissus represent rebirth, rejuvenation, and also warmth and regard.
Animal: the lion and the lamb Holidays: Mardi Gras, St Patrick's Day, Easter, St. David's Day
Random Pages:
Italy, Irish, medieval, St Patrick's Day, teenagers, school, travel, Easter, Welsh
Quotes:
it was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold, when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade. - Charles Dickens
Winds of March we welcome you. There is work for you to do. Work and play and blow all day,
Blow the winter cold away. - unknown
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