Across
- 5. A colorful arc often seen after spring rain
- 8. A burst of rainfall common during spring weather
- 12. A spring holiday celebrating renewal and rebirth
- 13. A young plant just beginning to grow
- 14. In Greek myth her return from the underworld brings spring
- 15. The melting of ice and snow as temperatures rise
Down
- 1. The seasonal movement of animals returning north in spring
- 2. The day in spring when day and night are nearly equal in length
- 3. A bird commonly seen as a sign that spring has arrived in North America
- 4. A decorated pole used in traditional May Day spring celebrations
- 6. A word meaning related to spring
- 7. A flower that appears on a tree or plant in spring
- 9. Day A holiday on May 1 celebrating spring and fertility in European folklore
- 10. A pagan festival celebrating the spring equinox
- 11. A folklore figure symbolizing rebirth and the return of vegetation