In what month does summer officially begin?
June
In what month does summer officially end? (Note: The SEASON, not summer vacation.)
September
The frisbee was originally designed as a _____ _______ to hold delicious baked desserts filled with things like: apples,berries, pumpkin, or even chocolate cream.
Pie plate
The first women's bathing suit was designed in which century: 1700s, 1800s, or 1900s?
1800s
Which month is named after Julius Caesar?
July
Which month is named after the Roman Goddess Juno?
June
The longest day of the year is also called the Summer _________.
Solstice
What TWO holidays are thought to "book end" the summer season in American culture?
Memorial Day & Labor Day
What summer month was named after the nephew of Julius Caesar, Augustus?
August
Throughout the summer, in the US, what meat is sold MOST? (think: grilling)
hot dogs
What vitamin can you get from direct sunlight?
Vitamin D
Which summertime smell is said to elicit happy memories in humans? Smoke from fireworks, meat on the bbq, or freshly cut grass
Freshly cut grass
What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
Which insects are the most widespread in the summer? (They are EVERYWHERE, and no, not cicadas.)
Mosquitoes
When is Independence Day in the United States?
4th of July
What day of celebration officially became a federal holiday this year when President Biden signed the Act in June 2021?
Juneteenth (June 19)
