Hello, March!

 

About the Month of March

 

March is the 3rd month of the year and has 31 days.

Season (Northern Hemisphere): Spring

 

Holidays

Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Birthday)

Saint Patrick's Day

Pi Day

Daylight Saving Day

Women's History Month

National Nutrition Month

American Red Cross Month

Fire Prevention Month

 

Symbols of March

Birthstone: aquamarine and bloodstone

Flower: daffodil

Zodiac signs: Pisces and Aries

 

History: The name March comes from the Roman god of war, Mars. For many years, March, being the start of spring, was also the start of the New Year. Much of Europe used March as the start of the year.

Britain used March 25th as the beginning of the New Year until 1752. 

 

Fun Facts about March

It is the first month of Spring which begins between March 19-21.

In the Southern Hemisphere, March is the same as September in the Northern Hemisphere.

Each year March and June end on the same day of the week.

It is the time of year when animals start to wake up from hibernation.

March Madness is a basketball tournament played by the NCAA.

Easter is sometimes celebrated in March.