There is exquisite beauty in the seasons of autumn and spring. There are also distinctions which allow each season to stand out on its own. During spring everyday something new is born from a beautiful flower to a buzzing bee. The plants and trees begin to wither in autumn as the days grow longer and cooler. Though, autumn and spring are similar seasons, they have many drastic differences such as climate, holidays, and changes in appearance. Spring is the giver of life and autumn takes life away. …show more content…
As we begin to enter spring we notice everything looks dead and lifeless. Everything is colorless and cold. Spring warms slowly, almost like it’s awakening from a deep slumber. The hemisphere begins to warm significantly causing new plant growth to “spring forth,” giving the season its name. The rain picks up around April and the spring begins to bloom. The spring months are usually March, April, and May. Spring has some wonderful holidays, such as Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day, April Fool’s Day, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s day, and Armed Forces Day. Mardi Gras is one of my favorite spring holidays. I first learned of Mardi gras when I was in high school. My French class talked about the King’s cake that is baked with a baby inside. The baby symbolizes Christ. I love the vibrant greens, golds, and purples of Mardi gras. I also love Easter. I am a Christian and I believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead on the “third day,” which is two days after Good Friday. I always get together with my family on Easter and we dress nice and take photos and spend time together. Spring time has one of the most drastic changes in appearance. The snow begins to melt, and streams swell with runoff. Frosts become less severe. Many flowering plants bloom this time of year, continuing into early summer. Spring is seen as a time of growth, renewal, of new life (both plant and animal) being born. It seems like everything that was dead and dreary looking has been given new life. All of the trees begin to show new buds and come to life. The early spring flowers begin to bloom and everything is bursting with color. You have the Daffodil’s and Iris which tend to be well known, and you also have the Crocus, Camellia, Snowdrop, Chionodoxa, Scilla, Anemone, and many more start to bloom and share their vibrant colors. During mid spring it’s as