In one festival marking the beginning of this period, participants throw roasted soybeans out a door or at an actor wearing an Oni mask.
In one festival marking the beginning of this period, participants throw roasted soybeans out a door or at an actor wearing an Oni mask. In another festival marking the beginning of this period, female participants line a basket with satin or lace and place a corn dolly to represent the Goddess Brighid's marriage bed. In addition to (*) Setsubun and Imbolc, another holiday celebrating the beginning of this period occurs on the full moon during Phalguna and is associated with Radha and Krishna's love. The throwing of colors is another part of Holi, which celebrates the start of this season. During this season, Palm Sunday precedes a holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. For 10 points, name this season during which Easter traditionally occurs.
In one festival marking the beginning of this period, participants throw roasted soybeans out a door or at an actor wearing an Oni mask.
spring (I hope there are no people from the Southern Hemisphere playing this question)