Traditions
Holidays
Mays and Junes
At the Beach
Born in May or June
100

Term for grilled food like chicken, ribs, steak, corn, and others

BBQ or Barbeque

100

Unofficial start of Summer

Memorial Day

100

She said "When I'm good, I'm very good.  And when I'm bad, I'm better."

Mae West

100

The name for the dangerous area that is caused when a strong and fast moving current moves away from the shore

A Riptide

100

Also known in the WWE as "The Rock"

Dwayne Johnson - May 2

200
High School seniors and juniors dress up in gowns and suits for this important dinner/dance event that takes place in May.

Prom

200

This season begins on June 20, 2024

Summer

200

This Summer named woman was a founding member of the Pointer Sisters.

June Pointer

200

The fastest fish in the ocean, these can travel at over 68 miles and hour.  The special feature on their backs certainly help.

Sailfish

200

Known as Little Stevie when he first appeared on the music scene at 11 and had his first hit, Fingertips, at 13

Stevie Wonder - May 13

300

May's birthstone is this green gemstone.

Emerald

300

This day, June 6th, is a recognition of the 150,000 American soldiers who landed in Normandy in 1944

D Day

300

Married "The Man in Black" in 1968

June Carter Cash

300

SPF stands for what?  And don't forget it, even when it's an overcast day.

Sun Protection Factor (it's on your bottle of sunscreen).

300

The youngest of her famous music family, she starred on Good Times before becoming a huge pop icon in her own right

Janet Jackson - May 16

400
The birth flower for June is typically described as red; but comes in a myriad of colors as well as in types such as cottage, bush, climbing, and tea (often sold as long-stemmed).

Rose

400

The third Sunday in June is this holiday, celebrating the men in our lives

Father's Day

400

This is the name of Spider Man's caregiver and the woman who raised him.

Aunt May

400

Rated by a food site, Delish, these are the best food sold on all boardwalks in the U.S.  Of course, ours are the best as the long lines show

French Fries

400

Born Norma Jean Baker, this platinum blonde icon of motion pictures sang "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend"

Marilyn Monroe - June 1

500

Traditionally, couples strove to have these ceremonies in June.

Weddings (Juno is the Roman goddess of marriage)

500

On May 12, 2024, the 3rd largest number of greeting cards sold yearly will have been delivered to women celebrating this holiday

Mother's Day

500
Mom to Theodore "The Beaver" Cleaver.

June Cleaver

500

The first surfboards were used here (now a US state) and were originally over 15 feet long.

Hawaii.  They were used by ancient Polynesian peoples.  Modern surfing was brought to the mainland by Duke Kahanamoku, a Hawaiian Olympic swimmer in 1912.

500

This actor with a distinctive voice is famous for his acting (Glory, Shawshank Redemption, Lean on Me, and many others) and his narration (March of the Penguins)

Morgan Freeman - June 1st