Summertime Traditions
Which holiday is considered the “unofficial end of summer” in the US?
Labor Day
What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
What is the most commonly purchased BBQ meat in the US?
Hot Dogs
What is the largest species of shark?
Whale Shark
How many time zones are there in the United States?
six
Fireworks have been a part of every July 4th celebration in the US since the first in 1777. Which country is considered to be the birthplace of fireworks?
China
What three Zodiac signs occur during the Summer?
Cancer, Leo, and Virgo
What percentage of watermelons are water?
92%
In what US state was the beach ball invented?
California
What is the most visited National Park in the United States?
The Grand Canyon
Summer is a great time to hit the beach. Which state is known as The Ocean State?
Rhode Island
Where in the United States was the record for hottest temperature ever recorded set?
Death Valley, CA
What month is National Ice Cream Month in the United States?
July
Where was the first public beach in the United States?
Revere Beach in Massachusetts
In what year did Disneyworld open?
1971
Summer is peak season for amusement parks. Where was America’s first roller coaster built?
New York
In what year did the Fourth of July become a holiday in the United States?
1870
When the weather warms up it’s time to have a cookout! How many hot dogs do Americans eat each year?
20 Billion
When you’re standing on the beach looking at the horizon, approximately how far can you see?
3 miles
What is the most visited tourist attraction in the world?
Times Square
Drive-in movies were a popular summer pastime in the ‘50s and ‘60s. When did the first drive-in movie theater open in the US?
1930's
In what year were the first modern Summer Olympic games held?
1896
What popular drink was originally invented as an ice cream topping?
Hawaiian Punch
In what year did the first official surf contest take place?
1928
What is the most popular week for travel in the United States?
Second week in July