APRIL FOOLS’ DAY
(April 1)
Open up the windows and let the fresh air in
Launder
Clean and store winter woolens (page 34)
Get out supplies for annual spring cleaning; air out down pillows and comforters
Home
Replace storm windows and screens (page 34)
Swap out beauty supplies for spring and summer
Dry-clean or wash heavy coats and jackets before storing
Turn on water for outside faucets; bring out garden hoses and check for leaks
PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNDOWN*
Have gutters inspected and clean them monthly
GOOD FRIDAY
(Friday before Easter)
Cook cioppino or other fish stew
EASTER*
Host an Easter egg hunt
Clean
Prepare for spring showers (page 35)
Garden
Grow rhubarb (page 36)
TAX DAY
(April 15)
PASSOVER ENDS AT SUNDOWN
Edge driveway and garden beds
Garden
Plant new trees (page 36)
Cook
Eat what’s in season (page 37)
Deep-clean washer and dryer
Clean and store humidifiers
Celebrate
Honor Earth Day (page 37)
Ramadan Begins at Sundown*
Take a morning hike or run
Take outdoor furniture out of storage and give it a good cleaning
Clean or service air conditioner before summer season
Forage for ramps in the Northeast, or buy some at a farmers’ market
Make ramp pesto and pickled ramps
Reorganize garage, moving winter gear to the back, lawn care to the front
Buy graduation presents
Finalize summer vacation plans and rentals
*PASSOVER Begins on the 15th day of the Hebrew month Nisan, which typically falls in March or April.
*Easter Occurs on the first Sunday after the first full moon that follows the spring equinox, usually between March 22 and April 25.
*RAMADAN Begins when the crescent moon becomes visible to the naked eye, and marks the start of the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar.