9 Simple (and Free) Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Spring
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9 Simple (and Free) Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Spring

ByAbby Quillen

The spring equinox is March 20 in the northern hemisphere. The sun shines directly on the equator, and day and night are nearly equal. For centuries, people have marked the occasion with celebrations. How Did Ancient People Celebrate? Fires In Iran, people purified their homes and leapt over fires. Gathering at Monuments The Mayans gathered…

17 Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Summer
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17 Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Summer

ByAbby Quillen

Tuesday, June 21 is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The sun will bathe the Arctic Circle in 24 hours of daylight, and ancient monuments around the world will align with the sun. Historically Europeans celebrated the summer solstice by gathering plants and holding bonfires and festivals. Native American plains tribes…