Musical Moods
“Greensleeves” shares a melody with this Christmas carol.
What is “What Child Is This”? Both songs evoke deep emotions. “Greensleeves” is an old folk song dating to the 16th century, most likely originating in England.
One of the world’s favorite flavors of ice cream, its source is a bean pod.
What is vanilla? Vanilla bean pods come from the vanilla orchid, a vine native to Mexico and Central and South America.
The United States and Canada celebrate this on the third Sunday in June.
What is Father’s Day? The holiday originated in the United States, and the first Father’s Day ever to be celebrated was June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington.
Perform a random act of this.
What is kindness? It can be something simple. If someone can’t reach an item on a shelf in the grocery store and you can, grab it for them. They will appreciate it, and you will feel good about helping.
Traditionally, the Broadway curtain rose at 8 p.m. unless you were seeing one of these afternoon performances.
What is a matinee? The word originally comes from the Latin matins, meaning “morning prayers.” Today, Broadway matinees start between 1 and 3 p.m.
This is another term for church songs.
What are hymns? Hymns are religious songs sung during worship. The word hymn comes from the Greek word hymnos, meaning “a song of praise.”
This fruit flavor makes up one-third of Neapolitan ice cream.
What is strawberry? We can thank Italian immigrants from the 19th century for introducing the U.S. to this tri-flavored treat from Naples.
This day, usually June 20 or 21, marks the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere.
What is the summer solstice? It is the longest day of the year.
Write down your innermost thoughts in one of these.
What is a diary or journal? Jotting down thoughts on your device is a good start, but did you know the act of writing by hand can make you feel better due to the heart-to-hand connection? It also improves memory.
In the afternoon, avoid a beverage containing this so you can get a good night’s sleep.
What is caffeine? Enjoy a decaffeinated version of your favorite beverage, or help yourself to a tall, refreshing glass of lemonade.
This is the term for performers singing without instrumentation.
What is a cappella? Cappella means “chapel” or “choir”; a cappella means “in a church or in a choir.” Gregorian chants are performed without instrumentation.
Mama mia! This is the word for ice cream in Italian.
What is gelato? Gelato’s fat content is lower than ice cream’s because it contains less cream and more milk. It is softer with fewer ice crystals and is generally served at a higher temperature than ice cream.
Just as sweet by any other name, June’s birth flower is called this.
What is the rose? It symbolizes love. Louisa May Alcott wrote, “Wild roses are fairest, and nature a better gardener than art.”
No one seems to get enough of this at night.
What is sleep? In addition to making you feel happier, proper sleep can keep you safer and healthier.
This one’s for the bookworms—clear your head by spending 15 minutes in the afternoon doing this activity.
What is reading? Immersing your brain in a fictional world allows your mind to disconnect, wander, and clear the cobwebs it has built up during the day so you can return refreshed to the task at hand.
A patriotic tune on both sides of the Atlantic, the English version is “God Save the King/Queen,” and its American counterpart is this.
What is “My Country ’Tis of Thee”? It’s no accident that the songs share the same melody. American colonists deliberately chose the melody of “God Save the King/Queen,” the British national anthem, and added new lyrics as a way of trolling the Crown.
The inventor of Good Humor Bars also invented these.
What are ice cream trucks? Harry Burt of Youngstown, Ohio, introduced both inventions to the world in the 1920s.
The tune “June Is Bustin’ Out All Over” comes from this Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical.
What is Carousel? The musical opened on Broadway in 1945 and was made into a movie in 1956.
A deep one of these can whisk away that “fight or flight” feeling.
What is breath? Take a few more breaths to deepen the feeling of relaxation. Breathe in through your nose, down to the deepest parts of your chest, and hold it a few seconds before exhaling through your mouth.
On a bicycle built for two, you are riding in this manner.
What is tandem? Couples who want to ride a tandem bike must be synchronized, which means that the back rider must put full trust in the front rider, who has control of the bike. The front rider is called the captain; the back rider is called the stoker.
Imagine coming out of the eye doctor’s office, prescription for new eyeglasses in hand, and hearing this apropos tune by Johnny Nash as background music.
What is “I Can See Clearly Now”? Would you break out laughing? Perhaps it should be titled “Eye Can See Clearly Now.”
Oh the agony! This is the two-word synonym for ice cream headaches.
What is brain freeze? You can eat your ice cream slower to avoid these headaches, or you can try this scientifically proven method: Prepare your palate by drinking something warm before every few bites of ice cream.
On the tragic date of June 5, 1968, Sirhan Sirhan shot this public figure.
Who is Robert Kennedy? The senator was giving a speech at the Ambassador Hotel in California.
Give one of these positive freebie remarks to another person.
What is a compliment? Look someone in the eye and give them a word of appreciation and a smile. Then watch them light up. When you give a sincere compliment rather than flattery, you’ll lift yourself as well as the other person.
Late afternoon is the time for this formal British tradition served at a table with guests seated at high-backed chairs.
What is high tea? The earlier afternoon tea is served in a less formal setting, such as comfortable seating or in the garden. Food for both includes scones, sandwiches, and small fruits and cakes