traditions/holidays
the country where fireworks originated
what is china?
What does the word "solstice" mean?
To stand still
national ice cream month in the united states
what is july
the country that has the most coastline in the world
what is canada
What summer days were Amelia and Kelsie born?
June 1st and June 4th
In what state was the beach ball invented
california
What month has the most lightning storms?
July
this country's national drink is a Pina Colada
Puerto Rico
the most popular week for travel in the US
the 2nd week of july
What was the summer called after soldiers returned from WWI and an outbreak of violence occurred?
The "Red summer"
the year the first summer olympics were held
what is 1896?
the three zodiac signs that occur during the summer
cancer, leo, virgo
how many popsicles are sold annually
around 2 billion!
the most popular vacation destination in 2022 (according to tripadvisor)
what is Dubai
What famous landmark grows 6 inches in the summer bc of thermal expansion?
The Eiffel Tower
How did ancient pagans celebrate midsummer?
with a bonfire
What year was the hottest summer on record?
2021
how long it takes a watermelon to grow
around 90 days
the first public beach in the US
Revere Beach in Massachusetts
How tall is the Guinness world record-holding tallest sand castle?
45ft 10.25 in
Around what year did the traditional 3 month break off of school (summer) start?
year 1900, late 19th early 20th century
What are the Dog Days of summer?
July 3rd through August 11
What ingredient is found in sherbet but not sorbet?
milk
How much does the average cruise ship sail each year?
the equivalent of three times around the world
What year was the "year with no summer" due to a volcanic eruption that altered the weather?
1816