The cold outside is still so noticeable. I can't quite figure out why the flowers and trees are deciding to bud. The last few days the kids and I have gone for walks in the neighborhood and noticed budding tree branches. Today we saw some flowers emerging. To our surprise there were some trees in the village with not just buds but full leaves. Ireland is a strange beauty. I guess the trees and flowers are so used to the cold that they don't mind it as much as people like us, who come from the desert.
I recently discovered that tomorrow is Ireland's first day of spring since it will be February 1st.
This date is also chosen to honor St. Brigid. According to pagan legend February 1st is the first day of spring on the pagan calendar.
May 1st is the beginning of summer.
August 1st is the beginning of autumn.
November 1st is the beginning of winter.
Through much searching I have discovered that Ireland's (true) first day of spring is March 1st, NOT February 1st. summer begins on June 1st, autumn begins September 1st and winter is on December 1st.
So, it currently looks like we have one more month before spring truly arrives although the flowers and trees might be saying other-wise.
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