The first women's bathing suit was designed in which century: 1700s, 1800s, or 1900s?
1800s
Who was the first sitting president to recognize June as Pride Month on June 11, 1999?
Bill Clinton
The longest day of the year is also called the Summer _________.
Solstice
In what month does summer officially begin?
June
This ancient pagan holiday (on what we know of as the first day of summer) is traditionally celebrated with large bonfires. (Hint: It marks the beginning of summer, but the name is misleading.)
Midsummer
Which month is named after the Roman Goddess Juno?
June
What TWO holidays are thought to "book end" the summer season in American culture?
Memorial Day & Labor Day
When is Independence Day in the United States?
4th of July
Which month is named after Julius Caesar?
July
Throughout the summer, in the US, what meat is sold MOST? (think: grilling)
hot dogs
In 1872, Emancipation Park in Houston, TX was purchased by 4 former slaves: Richard Allen, Richard Brock, Jack Yates, and Elias Dibble specifically to celebrate THIS holiday.
Juneteenth
What day of celebration officially became a federal holiday this year when President Biden signed the Act in June 2021?
Juneteenth (June 19)
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
What summer month was named after the nephew of Julius Caesar, Augustus?
August
Pride Month is celebrated in the United States to commemorate the Stonewall Riots of 1969. What month is it?
June
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
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
What vitamin can you get from direct sunlight?
Vitamin D