Spring Traditions in the Americas

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In the United States, what festival marks the arrival of spring in Washington, D.C.?
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival, commemorating the gift of cherry trees from Japan.
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How is the arrival of spring celebrated by the Miwok tribes in California?
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Through ceremonies and rituals that include dances, storytelling, and feasts celebrating renewal.
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What do people in Brazil do to celebrate Easter during springtime?
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Brazil beyond religious celebrations also witnesses large parades with samba and dancing as part of the Semana Santa.
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How is Earth Day related to spring traditions in the Americas?
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Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd, promotes environmental protection and is marked by various community activities.
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What is a prominent spring festival celebrated in Mexico?
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Semana Santa, where many towns host processions and reenactments of the Passion of Christ.
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What unique tradition marks the arrival of spring in the Canadian city of Ottawa?
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The Canadian Tulip Festival, celebrating the blooming of thousands of tulips as a symbol of international friendship.
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What do the Dancing Rabbit tribes in the U.S. do for spring?
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They celebrate with traditional powwows, dances, and community activities marking renewal and new beginnings.
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Which Spring tradition is associated with Cajun culture in Louisiana?
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Cajun Mardi Gras or Courir de Mardi Gras, celebrated with processions, music, and communal gumbo.
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How do the Tukano people in the Amazon mark the start of spring?
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With ceremonial dances and rituals focused on renewal and the relationship with the environment.
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In Uruguay, what is the significance of the Noche de la Nostalgia during spring?
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It marks a nostalgic celebration before spring, featuring retro music and festivities.
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Which Canadian event celebrates the arrival of spring with fireworks and parades?
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Victoria Day, celebrated with parades, picnics, and fireworks marking the start of the warmer season.
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How is the spring equinox celebrated at the Mayan ruins in Mexico?
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Thousands gather at Chichen Itza to watch the shadow of a snake appear on the pyramid during the equinox.
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In Argentina, how is Dia de la Primavera celebrated?
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Celebrated with picnics and parties, especially by students, to welcome the new season.
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What activity signifies the arrival of spring for the Navajo people in the U.S.?
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Staging ceremonies that include song and dance celebrating the growth and renewal of the land.
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What significant spring event takes place in Chile?
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The Fiesta de la Vendimia, or grape harvest festival, marks the beginning of spring with wine tasting and cultural activities.
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