Winter is over and the renewal of spring is here! Jonathan hosts a vernal equinox celebration for all the characters in his stories, but Mr. Redge gasps at the guest list because only the villains have RSVPed! Should he really judge these scoundrels by their stories? Party on with Redge as he discovers that they’ve pledged to stop their dastardly deeds and change their wicked ways. Can the Witch, Rumpelstiltskin, and Big Bad Wolf awaken him to golden truths that will blow him away?LESSONS LEARNED: This episode explains the vernal equinox and how spring is a season of renewal. It also emphasizes that we shouldn’t judge others—everyone has the potential to change, do better, and grow in character.Find more information about Redge’s Spring Awakening go to:https://jonincharacter.com/redges-spring-awakening/IMPORTANT NOTE: This story brings back the mischief-makers from previous tales so you’ll enjoy it so much more if you listen to these Dorktales Storytime Podcast episodes first:EP2: Three Little…Hogs?!  https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-three-little-hogs/EP3: Little Red  https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-little-red/EP4: RumpleTaleSpin https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-rumpletalespin/EP14: Strudel and Gretel https://jonincharacter.com/strudel-and-gretel/Visit the Dorktales Storytime Podcast Website Our 20th episode and the conclusion of Season 1!! We hope you are enjoying our original collection of fractured fairy Tales and Hidden Heroes of History episodes. Season 2 begins in two weeks.If our storytelling brings you some joy…and a few laughs, please follow us in your preferred podcast app so future episodes will automatically show up in your podcast library. We’d be so grateful if you helped us grow, by letting others know about our geeky tales too.Now, go be the hero of your own story and we’ll see you next once-upon-a-time!Members of Kids Listen – advocates for quality podcasts for kids: https://www.kidslisten.org/ Please rate this podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/dorktales This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Amy Thompson and performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Studio Circle Recordings. Support the show