When is Winter Wrap Up?

[sweetolebob18 728]

I've been trying to put the 1st 3 season's episodes into chronological order. At 1st, I went with Winter Wrap Up is March 21 (the Spring Equinox). However, it occurs to me that it may have been MUCH earlier. Say, mid January to early February.

 

1) A shorter winter helps explain why there are so few winter episodes. Perhaps it only lasts long enough to lay down enough snowpack to ensure the year's ground water supply.

 

2) Hearts & Hooves Day. If Wrap Up is March 21, February is still winter. Hearts & Hooves day would have to be 6 weeks+ later in the year (about now, in fact). A shorter winter allows it to take place on Valentine's Day (as most folks seem to assume)

 

3) IMO, if the 1st 3 seasons cover just 1 year, there is a LOT that probably happens in the spring. A longer spring allows more time for these things to happen.

 

4) + a shorter winter = a longer growing season, of course.

 

Anyone have any thoughts on the matter?