Summer Time
August 20th is the National Day of this tart, citrusy drink usually sweetened with sugar and diluted with water.
What is Lemonade?
Enjoy wearing this color as much as you want during the summer! Come Labor Day, it's considered a fashion "don't".
What is white?
When an ice cream vendor ran out of bowls during the 1904 World's Fair, these crunchy containers were created when a baker came to his rescue- and have become a handheld staple of summer ever since.
What are waffle cones?
Whether you use SPF 15 or SPF 100, this photoprotective product is a must to prevent sunburn and even skin cancer.
What is sunscreen?
These campfire treats consisting of marshmallow, graham cracker, and chocolate will often have you asking for "some more".
What are s'mores?
This type of location, often filled with sand, sun, and surf, has many popular spots across the United States: Waikiki, Fort Lauderdale, and Destin are among them.
What is a beach?
Given its nickname as the Birthplace of the Revolution, it makes sense that Massachusetts would be the first state to declare this day a public holiday in 1870.
What is July 4th?
These summer footwear staples became popular in the 1960s- and are named for the sound they make when you walk.
What are flip-flops?
This water-based frozen treat goes by many names in the United States, including Otter Pops, Fla-Vor-Ice, and Pop-Ice.
What is a freeze pop?
Fit for royalty, these temporary buildings are often constructed at the shore using pails, shovels, water, and plenty of their namesake ingredient.
What is a sand castle?
These red-fleshed fruits were originally cultivated in Africa to be eaten during dry seasons. Makes sense, as they contain approximately 92% water.
What is watermelon?
This theme park in California, often called the "Happiest Place on Earth", is known for its iconic rides- Space Mountain and Big Thunder Railroad are among them.
What is Disneyland?
Originally celebrated in Texas beginning in 1866, this holiday commemorating the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation became an official Federal Holiday in 2021.
What is Juneteenth?
This popular summer garment has many different styles- Bermuda, Cargo, Capri, and Daisy Dukes, just to name a few.
What are shorts?
This shaved summer treat is usually topped with syrups in a variety of flavors such as Watermelon, Strawberry, and even Tiger's Blood!
What is a Snow Cone?
Despite attacking multiple people in the summer blockbuster "Jaws", these "terrors of the deep" actually attack less than 10 times per year globally. So much for a mindless eating machine!
What is a great white shark?
Kansas City may claim to be the masters of this cooking technique, but Memphis, Texas, and the Carolinas all host their own unique styles.
With average summer temperatures reaching over 110* during the day, this Sin-sational city located in the Mojave desert has made itself a hot-spot for summer travel as the entertainment capital of the world.
What is Las Vegas?
While June may take its name from the Roman Goddess Juno, these two months were named after Emperor Julius Augustus Ceasar.
What are July and August?
This style of swimsuit became popular with post-WW2 bombshells, much like the South Pacific Island it was named for.
What is a bikini?
I cannot tell a lie! This founding father and president once spent $200 on ice cream in a single summer- the modern equivalent of $6280.
Who is George Washington?
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Aloha! This ocean sport once enjoyed by King Kamehameha was brought to Hawaii from Polynesia, and made it's Olympic debut in the 2020 summer games.
What is surfing?
What are Hot Dogs?
It's no wonder pirates like Jack Sparrow wanted to visit this tropical sea region, known for it's pristine blue waters and pink sand beaches.
What is the Caribbean?
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These "___" Days of summer are named because of the appearance of the star Sirius in the Canis Major constellation, and are often the hottest part of the year. Woof!
What are the Dog Days of Summer?
The Boston Braves certainly knocked it out of the ballpark when they became the first professional team to monogram this type of stylish summer headwear.
What is a baseball cap?
Hear that? These vehicular vendors announce their presence through many musical melodies to sell their chilly wares- "Turkey in The Straw" is their most common jingle.
What is an Ice Cream Truck?
Despite their name, these "mermaid coins" aren't a type of currency, but are actually a type of sea urchin.
What is a Sand Dollar?
Coming from the Latin word "salata", there are many different kinds of this mixed ingredient dish served at picnics or potlucks; egg, pasta, potato, and even fruit or Jell-o are among the types.
What is a salad?
Founded in 1872, Yellowstone was the first one of these 63 congressionally designated protected areas are usually selected for their natural beauty, unique geological features, and recreational opportunities.
What are National Parks?