The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Calendar dates and actual seasonal changes often do not align perfectly.
- In plain terms
- The official start of spring is different from when spring actually feels like spring.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature follows its own timeline, not the calendar.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does spring arrive for you?
- How do you track seasons?
Another view
Some regions experience more alignment between dates and seasons.
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