The first day of spring can be celebrated several times. It all depends on the set date. This day is also associated with many traditions and customs that are cultivated even today. When will the first day of spring come and people will go for a sunny walk?
Calendar and astronomical: first day of spring 2022 – when does it fall?
According to tradition, the calendar falls on March 21, it will be Monday. In 2022, the astronomical spring will fall at the time of the vernal equinox – March 20. From then on, the sun will heat the northern hemisphere more strongly. The days will become longer and the nights will become shorter. The sun will then meet at the Aries point, the intersection point of the ecliptic and the celestial equator. Astronomical spring will last until summer, on June 21.
March 20 will not be a fixed date for the beginning of spring. What will change?
An interesting fact is that on March 20 we will celebrate the astronomical day of spring until 2043. A year later this date may change to March 19. We will therefore welcome spring even earlier. This is due to the movement of the Sun and the difference in the duration of the calendar year and the tropical year. it is always associated with the onset of the vernal equinox and lasts until the summer solstice. The sun then crosses the Aries point at the celestial equator. The first day of calendar spring contractually falls on March 21. This difference is made up by the Gregorian calendar.
Customs related to the first day of spring – truant’s day 2022 and others
There are many customs related to the first day of spring. Dreamy drowning or truant’s day are the most popular traditions. , that is, puppets made of straw and clothes, resembling a woman, symbolizes saying goodbye to winter and welcoming spring. The history of this custom dates back to the Slavic Spotting times and it was the focal point of the celebration of the Holy Day. The word truant is associated with wandering and wandering. The first day of spring is often used by school students to spend this time outside the school building, outside. Due to the great interest in celebrating this custom by young people, schools organize school trips and sports days on this day.
Source: Gazeta
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