New month, new luck! March has just started, so let us check out what this new month has in store for us!
Observances, nice to know things and a lot more about the third month of the Gregorian calendar. And at the end of the article? Check out atmospheric sound mixes that will get you in the right mood to greet March the proper way.
March, be kind to us
As stated above, March is the third month of the year. It is also one of the longer months, lasting for 31 days.
Below, we will have a closer look at some stats of the month of March, observances and holidays within the month. Of course, you can skip to our atmospheric ambient mixes right below to get the right background sounds and mood going for this article.
March Facts
Some facts:
- It lasts for 31 days.
- In the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the beginning of spring.
- In the Southern Hemisphere, it marks the beginning of autumn.
- The Roman calendar regarded it as the first month of the year, hence why many celebrations during March were regarded as New Year’s celebrations.
- People born in this month carry the zodiac sign of Pisces (until the 20th) and Aries (from the 21st onward).
- The assigned birthstones are bloodstone and aquamarine which both symbolize bravery and courage.
- The birth flower is the daffodil.
The name of the month of March dates back to the times of the Roman empire. The Roman god of war, Mars, is the namesake of the month: Martius. Since Mars was also known as the guardian of agriculture, the name is a perfect fit since March in the Northern Hemisphere is the beginning of farming in the year.
Names in other languages such as Finish, Slovene or Old German also resemble the change of season and beginning of the farming season. In Turkish, the name also originates from the deity Mars.
March Observances
There are quite some festivals, holidays and general observances through the month of March from all corners of the world. The list below is by no means exhaustive but gives a nice, little overview.
Month-long Observances
- Women’s History Month
- Irish-American Heritage Month
- Disease and Illness Awareness:
- Cerebral Palsy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Bleeding Disorders
One of the bigger observances during this month is the March Equinox. From this day onwards, the days are getting longer and the nights shorter again. The Equinox always falls on a date between March 19th and 21st. In the Northern Hemisphere, this day is known as the spring of vernal equinox. In the Southern Hemisphere, however, it’s known as the autumn or fall equinox
Usually, Easter also falls onto the days in late March or early April, more precisely between March 22nd and April 25th.
The following observance days also fall into this month. Their date is fixed each year:
- National Reading Day – 03/02
- National Grammar Day – 03/04
- International Women’s Day – 03/08
- National Mario Day – 03/10
- World Day Against Cyber Censorship – 03/12
- Pi Day – 03/14
- International Day Against Police Brutality – 03/15
- World Day of Muslim Culture, Peace, Dialogue, and Film – 03/15
- St. Patrick’s Day – 03/17
- Elimination of Racial Discrimination – 03/21
- International Day of Forests – 03/21
- World Down Syndrome Day – 03/21
- World Poetry Day – 03/21
- International Transgender Day of Visibility – 03/31
- National Backup Day – 03/31
March Ambiance
On Ambient-Mixer.com, we specialized in all things ambient and relaxing sounds. In our wide selection of relaxing and inspiring soundscapes, you can also find many, created by our users, that will get you in the right mood for the warming season and the upcoming month. Here are some glaring examples!
- A Foggy Spring Morning
- Among the Centaurs
- Spring at Bag End
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Zodiac Atmosphere for Pisces
- Zodiac Atmosphere for Aries
- St. Patrick’s Day Pub
- A Forest in Spring
And much more on Ambient-Mixer.com!
