© Slovak Post, 2006 In our cultural tradition, the onset of spring is intimately entwined with the vision of a new life. The coming of spring, bringing forth more sunny days and warmer weather represented the end of a long winter for our ancestors, the beginning of a new summer season, and the promise of a rich harvest. They welcomed spring and the waking of nature with joy and optimism. The customs and traditions followed in spring-inspired folklore were based on the magical attributes given to the symbols of the coming spring. These customs pervaded most deeply into Easter folklore and...