Celebrate the "Rites of Spring" at the USU Museum of Anthropology

Utah State University’s Museum of Anthropology continues its “Saturdays at the Museum” series March 21. Those attending can learn about the ways different cultures celebrate the coming of spring, from Groundhog Day in the United States, to Provody, an observance in the Ukraine.

“Today, we celebrate spring with Easter or Groundhog Day, which was celebrated in Ireland and Scotland as Imbolc,” said museum intern Zech Jinks-Fredrick. “Other cultures also celebrate the rites of spring during the time of the Spring Equinox around March 21, shortly after the time of the Catholic observance of Lent.”

 

Museum guests can view a presentation that details the progression of spring celebrations and rituals in both present and past folklore. USU students and members of the public are invited to the museum anytime during the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday hours.

 

The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252. Free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building. For more information on this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum Web site.