April Showers are going to bring more than May Flowers. Tomorrow, April 3rd we get to celebrate National Find a Rainbow Day. Rainbows have always felt somewhat magical to us. And who can be blamed? Rainbows are beautiful and a little mysterious.
National Find a Rainbow Day is an interesting and yet lesser-known holiday. As you may have already guessed, this holiday occurs during the month of April each year. Spring is known for its fair share of these beautiful stunning phenomena of refracted light!
The science behind rainbows was recorded in the late 1600’s. This is when scientists realized that rainbows are caused by light from the sun bending in such a way from raindrops that it causes a rainbow.
Throughout history, rainbows have been a sign of hope and wellness. Many people know the legend that if one can find the end of the rainbow, they might also find a leprechaun’s pot of gold waiting for them! The legend originates from Ireland and stories of leprechauns have been around since as far back as the 8th century. While finding the end of a rainbow might not actually be possible in terms of science, it is still a fun legend and story for kids, and well as adults who are kids-at-heart.
While every National Find a Rainbow day finding a rainbow my not be possible there are still fun ways to celebrate!
We would love to share a few ideas with you….
1) Make a Rainbow Treat…Colorful foods such as Jello and cookies might be some common ideas. Any cake or baked good might become a rainbow with a little imagination and food coloring.
2) Rainbow themed party…Invite friends over to make rainbow crafts and treats, you can decorate the house with all things rainbow-like.
3) Look for a Four-Leaf Clover…. finding the end of a rainbow might not be possible, and even if it was you couldn’t keep it for a souvenir. But finding a four-leaf clover might be feasible and could be a fun souvenir and might even bring a little bit of that LUCK OF THE IRISH.
On this colorful holiday take time to explore and relish one of nature’s greatest beauties.
Help your children understand rainbows, the myths, the science, and the beauties.
Have a great National Find a Rainbow Day
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