Dream a Little Dream
I’m dreaming of visiting this land of leis and luaus.
Hawaii
It is the only U.S. state to commercially grow coffee, though the University of Florida is now experimenting with growing it.
This is New York City’s island borough.
Staten Island
The residents attempted to secede from New York City in 1993. They voted in favor of the secession referendum, but the state legislature did not allow it to proceed.
This party is typically held after a wedding.
reception
The modern wedding reception emerged after World War II. Previously, the grand balls were reserved for the wealthy, while those of modest means enjoyed a celebratory tea.
A daytime performance, typically in the afternoon, is called this.
matinee
Matinee movies are less expensive than their evening counterparts. Most Broadway playhouses hold Wednesday matinees. Remember to ask for a senior discount.
These birds were used to carry messages over long distances.
pigeons
The invention of the telegraph led to the replacement of carrier pigeons. They’re also known as homing birds because of their ability to find their way home from great distances.
I’m dreaming of the Coliseum, pasta, and biscotti.
Rome (or Italy)
Rome is known as the Eternal City.
This fruit is often stuck on a wooden stick and dipped in hot caramel sauce.
apple
To thoroughly remove the wax from the apples before dipping, rinse them under very hot water for a few seconds and then dry them.
This party finds guests digging through lights and ornaments and stringing popcorn.
tree trimming
The tradition dates to the 16th century, when men would help each other carry trees to their homes.
Humans and animals who sleep during the day are called this.
nocturnal
Owls, bats, and raccoons are examples of animals that are active at night.
This wading bird is revered for its striking pink color.
flamingo
Although they are wading birds, they can fly. When they fly, you can see their black flight feathers.
I’m dreaming of the Magnificent Mile and deep-dish pizzas.
Chicago
In 1885, the world’s first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building, was built in Chicago. Today, you can see four states from the top of Chicago’s Willis Tower, which stands 110 stories high.
In 1914, this automaker set wages at five dollars for an eight-hour day.
Ford
The money was not to be used for “riotous living,” as defined by Henry Ford.
This party christens a new domicile.
housewarming
This celebration dates to medieval times, when guests came calling with firewood to keep the house warm.
When it’s noon in New York City, it’s this time in London.
5:00 p.m.
London is usually five hours ahead of New York.
The increase in this is what signals to birds that it’s time to migrate north.
daylight
Certain hormones are triggered by increased light in the spring.
I’m dreaming of visiting this world-famous Spanish party island.
Ibiza
It’s known as the party capital of Europe thanks to its abundance of nightlife—music and dance galore, and the largest nightclub in the world. During the day, you can enjoy the sunshine 300 days out of the year.
“The Commodore” refers to this early industrialist.
Cornelius Vanderbilt
The Commodore got his start in the early 19th century with 100 borrowed dollars, which he used to launch a passenger boat business on Staten Island. Then he became a commercial boat builder before building a massive railroad empire.
This party is held after a betrothal.
engagement party
Traditionally, the bride’s parents host the engagement party, which includes some of the same people invited to the wedding.
However, now that destination weddings are popular, the engagement party might consist of guests who will not be invited to the wedding.
This invention is linked to a sharp rise in people reporting that they dream in color.
color television
In earlier studies before color television debuted, more people reported dreaming in black and white.
This flightless bird is found in New Zealand.
kiwi
They are an endangered species, with only five percent of chicks surviving to adulthood.
I’m dreaming of visiting this lakeside city in Switzerland, the European home of the United Nations.
Geneva
In summer, the city hosts sunrise music concerts starting at 6:00 a.m. and an open-air cinema at night. As a visitor, you can ride public transport free of charge for the duration of your trip.
Morganite is a rose-colored gemstone, first discovered in Madagascar and later named for the American financier.
J. P. Morgan
He was a gem aficionado in addition to being a banker.
Unidentifiable people attend this party.
masquerade
These parties originated during Carnival season in the 15th century and gained popularity in Venice during the Renaissance. Today, they are popular around Halloween and during Carnival and Mardi Gras season.
If you live in this area, you will experience equal days and nights throughout the year.
equator
The closer you are to the equator, the closer you are to 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime. This is because there is negligible tilt at the equator, and Earth’s tilt determines the length of day and night.
Some of the population of this five-letter bird doesn’t migrate; they remain in North America due to their ability to handle colder temperatures.
robin
The urge to migrate is based on winter temperatures and food availability.