March is the third month of the year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. It is the second of seven months to have a length of 31 days. In the Northern Hemisphere, the meteorological beginning of spring occurs on the first day of March. The March equinox on the 19th marks the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
Flower: Daffodil
Birthstone: Bloodstone
Here are a few of the special days during this month:
2 – Great Lent (Orthodox Christian)
8 – Daylight Saving Time Begins
8 – International Women’s Day
10 – Holi (Hindu)
10 – Purim (Jewish)
17 – St. Patrick’s Day
19 – Ostara (Pagan/Wiccan)
19 – Spring Equinox
20 – Naw-Ruz (Bahá’í & Persian New Year)
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