In the Northeastern United States, February is one of the coldest months of the year. It was always so cold that they decided to give students off Presidents’ Day week in order to cut back on heating bills. It is currently 1°F outside as I am writing this, but hopefully, it warms up soon! With sub-freezing temperatures (including wind chill of course), one cannot help but wonder, where is Spring?! Here are six Spring events that are not as far away as you think.
1. The beginning of Spring.
Who could forget this? Spring begins on the Spring Equinox around March 21st. This year, it takes place on March 20th, which is about 4.5 weeks away.
2. Spring Break!
Synonymous with Spring, Spring Break offers time to spend with family or escape homework in some tropical place. Don’t worry, Spring Break is only 4.5 weeks away!
3. Easter.
Easter usually falls on one of the first warm weekends of the year and gives everyone an opportunity to finally wear their new spring clothing. Easter, like Spring itself, is usually associated with the renewal of life and an end to the cold weather. Easter is about 6 weeks away!
4. Baseball.
Baseball is considered the national pastime of America and is traditionally viewed as a Spring and Summer sport, even though it sometimes goes until the beginning of November. Overall, the start of baseball usually means spring has begun and summer is near! Opening Day is 7 weeks away!
5. The End of the Semester.
Although the end of the semester means finals, it also means heading back home to see all of your hometown friends and family. Once finals are over, you are officially free!...Until August, but we won’t talk about that. There are 12.5 weeks until the end of the semester and finals! We can do this!
6. Summer!
With all of these countdowns, it would be terrible not to include summer in a list of things to look forward to! Summer begins around June 21st, when the Summer Solstice occurs. This year, summer officially begins on June 20, which is 18 weeks away! Although it seems far, at least spring is only 4.5 weeks away!
