They can also be reminders of the great times we have had before, such as in these 10 retro scenes from the Shields Gazette archives.
We chose 10 nostalgic photos which cover everything from Easter bonnets to egg hunts, all with daffodils as a theme.
So join us as we Spring back through time for this colourful snippets of years gone by.
1. Hunting for Easter eggs
Jack Robertson and Ellie Smith were pictured at a 2008 Easter egg hunt at the All Saints CofE Primary School nursery and toddlers group. Photo: CL
2. Stepping out in 2004
Back to 2004 for this view of a South Tyneside Daffodil Appeal. Who can tell us more? Photo: sg
3. Planting bulbs in 2007
Youngsters from Jarrow Cross Primary School were helping Marie Curie Cancer Care fundraiser Valerie Maggiore to plant daffodil bulbs 14 years ago. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: TR
4. Bling time in 2012
The winners of the Bling Your Bike For Easter competition at St Gregorys RC School 9 years ago and there's a definite floral theme. Photo: iain brown