Ostara (Spring Equinox) Culture/religion: Pagan/Wiccan Date: March 20 “Ostara” is just one of the names used for the spring equinox celebrated in many different cultures and a variety of ways around the world. For early Pagans in the Germanic countries, this was a time to celebrate planting and the new crop season. Ostara (Eostre or Eastre) is the Germanic goddess … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – March 15-21, 2021