Think of all the words and phrases that use the word spring in them.

One is spring break

March 14th – last day of school

March 31 – first day back at school

The first day of Spring is in 2014 on March 20. (according to the astronomical definition) It is also called the spring quinox. Spring is one of the four temperate seasons, the transition period between winter and summer. Spring and “springtime” refer to the season, and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth.

The specific definition of the exact timing of “spring” varies according to local climate, cultures and customs. At the spring equinox or the first day of spring, days are close to 12 hours long with day length increasing as the season progresses.