Spring brings warmth and celebration. Here is how people celebrate spring around the world.
Spain
GETTY IMAGESLas Fallas is a festival of fire. People build giant floats. They parade them through the streets. Then the floats are burned in bonfires.
India
SOPA IMAGES/LIGHTROCKET VIA GETTY IMAGESHoli is a festival of colors. People throw brightly colored powders. Each has a meaning.
United States
TRAVELER1116— GETTY IMAGESWashington, D.C., has a cherry blossom festival. People enjoy the blooming trees each spring.
Thailand
PETER UNGER— GETTY IMAGESThe Thai New Year is called Songkran. It is known for splashing water. People throw water to wash away the past year.