Poetry Corner
This Canadian physician, soldier, and poet wrote one of the most famous poems of the First World War after serving near Ypres. The poem begins with the words, “In Flanders fields the poppies blow,” and is closely associated with Remembrance Day.
John Mcrae
In this 1965 musical, a young woman becomes a governess for seven children in an Austrian family shortly before the Second World War. The family famously sings together in the hills.
The Sound of Music
In autumn, this tree is especially easy to recognize by the brilliant red, orange, and yellow colors of its leaves. Its distinctive leaf also appears on the Canadian flag.
Maple
This famous British chocolate bar consists of a crunchy wafer covered in layers of chocolate and is often associated with the slogan about taking a break.
KitKat
Before electric clothes dryers were common, freshly washed clothing was often hung outdoors on one of these, with wooden clips used to keep everything in place.
Clothesline
This English playwright and poet wrote the line, “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” in one of his best-known sonnets.
William Shakespeare
In this beloved 1939 film, a young girl from Kansas is swept away by a tornado and finds herself in a colorful magical land, where she follows a yellow brick road with three unusual companions.
The Wizard of Oz
This tree is famous for its distinctive white bark and is one of the most recognizable trees across Canada. Its bark was historically used for canoes, baskets, and other useful items.
Birch
This popular chocolate bar combines milk chocolate with a creamy peanut butter center and has been a favorite candy for generations.
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Before most homes had automatic washing machines, families often used this simple wooden or metal household tool to scrub clothing against a ridged surface, usually while doing laundry by hand.
Washboard
This American poet from New England wrote The Road Not Taken, a poem about two paths in a yellow wood that ends with the speaker reflecting that his choice “has made all the difference.” He also wrote Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.
Robert Frost
In this 1953 romantic comedy, a wealthy young woman falls in love with a charming American journalist while visiting Rome. The film features a famous scene involving a scooter ride through the city.
Roman Holiday
This tree produces acorns, which are an important food source for squirrels, deer, and many other animals. Its wood has also long been valued for furniture and flooring.
Oak
This chocolate dessert consists of a rich cake with a warm, molten chocolate center that spills out when cut open.
Chocolate Lava Cake
Before vacuum cleaners became a common household appliance, families often used this long-handled tool to beat dust, dirt, and crumbs out of carpets and rugs, sometimes taking the rugs outdoors to clean them. What was this old-fashioned cleaning tool called?
Carpet Beater
Complete this famous opening from Robert Frost’s poem Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. The speaker pauses to admire the snowy woods and begins: “Whose woods these are I think I know, His house is in the village _.”
though
This 1942 romantic drama takes place largely in a nightclub in Morocco, where an American expatriate unexpectedly encounters the woman he once loved after she arrives with her husband.
Casablanca
This tree is often found along rivers and streams and is known for its long, narrow leaves that move easily in the breeze. Its branches were traditionally used for making baskets.
Willow
This rich dessert is traditionally made with layers of chocolate cake, cream, and cherries, and its name comes from a famous forested region of Germany.
Black Forest Cake
Before electric coffee makers became commonplace, many households prepared their morning coffee using this stovetop device in which hot water repeatedly passed through ground coffee.
Percolator
Known for her short, thoughtful poems and unusual use of dashes, this American poet wrote the line, “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.” Most of her poems were published only after her death.
Emily Dickinson
This 1956 musical tells the story of a poor flower seller who receives lessons in proper speech and manners from a professor who believes he can transform her into a refined lady.
My Fair Lady
This Canadian evergreen is especially well known on the West Coast for its aromatic, naturally rot-resistant wood. It has traditionally been used to make shingles, siding, fences, canoes, and other outdoor structures because the wood holds up well against moisture.
Cedar
Chocolate begins with the seeds of this tropical tree, which grows mainly in warm, humid regions near the equator. Its large pods are harvested by hand, and the seeds inside are fermented, dried, roasted, and eventually processed into the chocolate we eat.
Cacao Tree
Before modern irons automatically controlled their own temperature, this heavy household appliance was heated directly on a stove and then used to press wrinkles from clothing.
Sad Iron