The First Day of Spring: A Few Fun Facts About the Vernal Equinox

On the first day of spring, or vernal equinox, the days start to get longer, the weather starts to get warmer, and you can almost feel yourself unfolding after the long clutch of winter. Everywhere you look, you see growth and renewal. But how much do you really know about the first day of spring?

Here are a few fun facts about the first day of spring. How many of these do you already know?