Five Fun Dates to Chase the Winter Blahs

Photo: Fenway Park Credit: Susan Petroni/Petroni Media Company

By Linda Brock

Spring, and March, are so near, yet still seem so far away with another winter storm on the way this weekend. Have no fear - longer days, daffodils, flip-flops and baseball are just around the corner.

• March 8 - Get Ready to Spring Forward

Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Days will seem longer in no time with an extra hour of daylight.

• March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day Originally, a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a celebration for all things Irish,, according to the U.S. Census. The world’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade occurred on March 17, 1762, in New York City, featuring Irish soldiers serving in the English military. This parade became an annual event, with President Truman attending in 1948. Time to get out your green T-shirt.

• March 20 - First Day of Spring

In 2015, the vernal equinox, which is also called the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, falls on March 20 at 6:45 p.m. Eastern daylight Time, according to the Old Farmers Almanac.

• April 6 - Boston Red Sox Baseball Season Opener

Play ball! The Boston Red Sox baseball season kicks off against Phillies in Philadelphia on April 6.

• April 20 - Patriots’ Day

Patriots’ Day commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord, which were fought near Boston in 1775. Patriot’s Day is annually held on the third Monday of April, according to timeanddate.com. The Boston Marathon is held on Patriots’ Day.

What are you most looking forward to? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.