"Philip Eden" philipATweatherHYPHENukDOTcom wrote in message
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Was very disappointed in the BBC presenter yesterday (21st) who
a) seemed to think it was the spring equinox, and
b) seemed to think that this conferred the title "Official First Day
of Spring" on the date.

I know a few people like to think that spring begins at the vernal
equinox even though this is merely an astronomic artefact; many
disagree. Whatever, it ain't official. No way.

It was the old celebration of Ostara [among other spellings] which looks
forward to new growth etc
But they are still a day out !
:~)

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Jill Bowis

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Philip Eden