In most part of Northern Hemisphere, March is the start of spring, while those living in the Southern Hemisphere, it is the beginning of autumn. The french call spring “printemps” (from Latin “prīmum tempus” meaning “first time or first season”).
Many of you may know that March is named after “Mars” the Roman “God of War”, but lesser known is Mars, indeed was also the guardian of agriculture, linking it to the beginning of the farming season in spring.
In North America, Europe, Middle East and South America, many will have to change their clock on this 11th, day-light saving day, while others will celebrate festivals according to their cultural-roots. In India, many will celebrate Holi, the ancient Hindu “Festival of Colours” (12th), while the Irish around the world will celebrate St Patrick’s day (17th)…but, did you know on the 31st, in the city of light, people will celebrate the “Eiffel Tower Day”? (it is to mark the tower’s completion on that day in 1889!)
Now, let’s have fun with this month’s photo contest:
Where in the world was the above picture taken ?