Although the peonies are found in cream and white hues as well, soft blush pink is the most common one along with other darker shades of pink. In many Asian countries, especially China, the full moon in April is also known as the ‘Peony moon’, referring to the blooming of these indigenous flowers. The colonial era of North America also saw the rise of new moon names such as ‘planter’s moon’ and ‘sugar maker moon’ to signify the planting season and the time to make maple syrup and sugar from the sap. Referring to the sowing season and new harvest, other monikers include ‘full sprouting grass moon’, ‘moon of blackberry’, ‘flower moon’ and ‘moon of the big leaves.’ Additionally, ‘new shoots moon,’ ‘seed moon’ and ‘growing moon’ are among other names of the April moon depicting growth. For instance, while the Oglala tribe of the Dakotas calls it the ‘moon of the red grass appearing,’ the Tlingit tribe of the Pacific Northwest has labelled it a ‘budding moon of plants and shrubs.’ Spring, being the harbinger of new hope and revival, gives rise to several other moon names. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the name ‘pink moon’ was also prevalent among Native Americans, as they celebrated spring with the moss pink flower which attracts butterflies signalling the arrival of the season.
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