Fables
This animal won the race in “The Tortoise and the Hare.”
What is the tortoise? The moral of the story is that slow and steady wins the race.
I’m dreaming of visiting this land of leis and luaus.
What is 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
What is 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.
What is a 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.
What is a matinee? Matinee movies are less expensive than their evening counterparts. Most Broadway playhouses hold Wednesday matinees. Remember to ask for a senior discount.
It laid the golden egg.
What is a goose? The fable is “The Goose and the Golden Egg.” It’s a story about greed.
I’m dreaming of the Coliseum, pasta, and biscotti.
What is 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.
What is an 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
What is 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.
What is nocturnal? Owls, bats, and raccoons are examples of animals that are active at night.
This person cried wolf.
Who is the boy? The fable is “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” We all know people who always think the sky is falling. It not only gets tiresome but also makes it impossible to discern when a real emergency exists.
I’m dreaming of the Magnificent Mile and deep-dish pizzas.
What is 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.
What is Ford? The money was not to be used for “riotous living,” as defined by Henry Ford.
This party christens a new domicile.
What is housewarming? This celebration dates to medieval times, when guests came calling with firewood to keep the house warm.
Depending on this natural satellite’s cycle, it can be visible from Earth in the morning, afternoon, evening, or night.
What is the moon? The moon rises and falls on its own schedule, without regard for Earth’s daytime or nighttime. Before a full moon, you can see it from the afternoon into the night. After the full moon, you can see it from nighttime into the morning.
The ant worked all summer to store food, while this insect sang, danced, and played his violin instead of gathering his winter sustenance
What is the grasshopper? The tale is “The Ant and the Grasshopper,” and the moral is to get work done before playing.
I’m dreaming of visiting this world-famous Spanish party island.
What is 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.
In the popular 1960s tune “Mrs. Robinson” by Simon & Garfunkel, the lyrics ask this person, “Where have you gone?”
Who is Joe DiMaggio? The song is featured in the 1967 film The Graduate with Anne Bancroft and Dustin Hoffman
This party is held after a betrothal.
What is an 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.
What is color television? In earlier studies before color television debuted, more people reported dreaming in black and white.
These animals wanted a king
What are frogs? “The Frogs Asking for a King” is a tale about a leaderless group of frogs who wanted a king, and the moral of the fable is that you should be careful about what you wish for.
I’m dreaming of visiting this lakeside city in Switzerland, the European home of the United Nations.
What is 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.
Who is J. P. Morgan? He was a gem aficionado in addition to being a banker.
Unidentifiable people attend this party.
What is a 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.
What is the 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.