{"id":1846,"date":"2018-03-22T01:01:53","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T05:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yoursash.com\/blog\/?p=1846"},"modified":"2018-03-22T01:01:53","modified_gmt":"2018-03-22T05:01:53","slug":"spring-has-sprung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yoursash.com\/blog\/college-fun\/spring-has-sprung\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring has sprung!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tGet out your flower crowns and $1 filet-o-fishes because yesterday was officially the first day of spring! This means new beginnings and longer days, some spring cleaning (yep, grab that Swiffer too), and according to New York Fashion Week, lavender, pink\/red, and fringe!! (Did we mention we offer sashes in all of these NYFW approved colors?! \ud83d\ude09 )<\/span><\/p>\n

If we\u2019re to get scientific, yesterday marked when the sun crosses the celestial equator, giving us nearly the same amount of day and night – 12 hours today.\u00a0 That means more daylight (and perhaps time?) for even more good eats and great travels around the world.\u00a0 Below we’re sharing some inspiration for those exploring the world as well as a couple delectable recipes for those wanting to explore their cooking prowess.<\/span><\/p>\n

The arrival of Spring is celebrated all around the world. In Japan, the arrival of cherry blossoms begins at the start of March when the country turns into a light shade of pink reminiscent of a fairytale.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo (AP\/Telegraph.co.uk)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Now, there’s more than just cherry blossoms in Tokyo.\u00a0 How about this gorgeous wisteria in Ashikaga Flower Park?<\/p>\n

Courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For more views of flowers, how about traveling to our favorite – Italy – for a field full of poppies?<\/p>\n

Courtesy of Telegraph.co.uk<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If flowers aren’t your thing, how about celebrating festivals in India and Thailand?\u00a0 India celebrates with the Holi festival as participants throw colorful powder at one another signifying good over evil. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo by Poras Chaudhary, Smithsonian.com Photo Contest Archives<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In Thailand, the new year is rung in April with the Songkran Festival – water thrown on celebrants to\u00a0 represent good health and fortune for the coming year (historically “blessed water” was used).<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of ASEAN Tourism<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And of course, there’s nothing more beautiful than a spring day in our hometown – Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

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For those not traveling far, Spring makes for the perfect backdrop for friendly get togethers.\u00a0 Below are a couple recipes we’ve rounded out from some Insta faves that’ll be sure to make your Spring dinner party a major hit.<\/p>\n

Start your evening off with a salad from the Proud Italian Cook\u00a0– simple and straight forward yet delicious and beautiful.<\/p>\n

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Salad tonight of spring greens, blackberries, feta, red onion and toasted hazelnuts with a balsamic and olive oil dressing. …… …… #salad #springsalad #blackberries #fetacheese<\/a><\/p>\n

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