MARCH March is the third month of the year. It comes after February and before April. There are thirty-one days in March. In the northern hemisphere, the season of spring begins on March 1st and it is the beginning of autumn in the southern hemisphere. March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. Symbols of March include the daffodil, rabbits, hares, lambs and chicks. Important celebrations in March are Saint David's Day and Saint Patrick's Day. St. David is the patron saint of Wales and his day is celebrated on March 1st. Welsh people hold festivals and parades on that day. Many children go to school in traditional dress and they sing the national anthem. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland and his day is celebrated on March 17th. This day is a public holiday in Ireland and is celebrated in many countries. Again, people hold festivals and parades and put on concerts with traditional Irish music. Many people wear green and they carry shamrocks. Sometimes,Pancake Tuesday is in March and that depends on when Easter occurs. March, the first month of spring, is a time when the weather in the northern hemisphere starts to get better. The leaves come back on the trees, vegetables and fruit growv and many animals have their young. There is an old saying about March - 'in like a lion, out like a lamb.' 1. How many days are there in March? 2. When does spring begin, in the northern hemisphere? 3. Which Roman god is March named after? 4. Name three things which symbolise March. 5. When is St. David's Day? 6. Of which country is St. Patrick the patron saint? 7. How are these two saints' days celebrated? 8. Explain the saying about March: 'in like a lion, out like a lamb.' ​





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