Independence Days
This document was adopted on July 4, 1776.
What is the Declaration of Independence? It was signed on July 2 in Philadelphia, but Congress approved it on the fourth. Six of its signatories also signed the Constitution
Eat, drink, and be this.
What is merry? This phrase appears three times in the Bible. It first appears in Ecclesiastes 8:15.
A man or an item delivered by the post office
What is mail/male? A male delivered the mail today
An American observance on July 1 honors large and small animals that we visit at this place.
What is zoo? It’s American Zoo Day on July 1.
He is the president of Russia.
Who is (Vladimir) Putin? He has been in power since the year 2000. He served twice nominally as prime minister.
In 1982, the Canadian holiday known as Dominion Day was renamed to this.
What is Canada Day? Canada Day is celebrated on July 1 each year and commemorates Canada’s birthday. If July 1 falls on a Sunday, then the federal holiday is observed on July 2. It was first celebrated as Canada Day in 1983. Canada became completely independent in 1982, but it is still part of the British Commonwealth.
This hour represents the very last minute.
What is eleventh? This is not a direct quote; rather, it is a concept portrayed in the Parable of the Laborers in Matthew 20:1–16.
Something simple or ordinary or a form of air transportation
What is plain/plane? She wore a plain dress on the plane.
On July 15, we commemorate this gooey pasta dish that is popular with children.
What is mac and cheese? Why not celebrate the day with some fancy three-cheese mac and cheese on Mac and Cheese Day?
It is the capital of Russia.
What is Moscow? It’s also the largest city in Russia, with more than 12 million residents. The second-largest city is St. Petersburg, formerly known as Leningrad and Petrograd.
On July 14, Bastille Day is celebrated in this country.
What is France? It commemorates the day Parisians stormed the Bastille, which led to the French Revolution. Power was returned to the people of France, who gained independence from the monarchy.
The blind leading this appears in Matthew 15:14.
What is blind? The first use of this phrase is credited to the Roman poet Horace.
A verb that means “to form letters or words using a tool such as a pen or pencil” or a synonym for correct
What is write/right? Because of computers and other devices, some people find it hard to write right.
On July 20, we celebrate that familiar nighttime heavenly body that goes from new to full.
What is moon? The July full moon is called the thunder moon, wort moon, or buck moon.
The Kremlin complex is the heart of this square.
What is Red? The complex houses five palaces and four cathedrals, and it is surrounded by a moat and a wall with 20 towers.
On Canada Day, many Canadians display the flag, which has this symbol on it.
What is maple leaf? The maple leaf has been a symbol of Canada since 1834. Maple trees are abundant in Canada, and their sap has always been an important part of Canadian life. Canada provides 75 percent of the world’s maple syrup.
Cast pearls before these.
What is swine? This appears in Matthew 7:6.
A verb meaning “to carry” or “a long, narrow corridor”
What is haul/hall? They haul their luggage down the hall to their room.
July 29 is a great day to serve these little chicken parts with buffalo sauce and blue cheese dressing.
What are wings? It’s National Chicken Wing Day.
According to the book The Human Organization of Time, the Russian Olympic team was 12 days late to the 1908 Olympic Games because this calendar was still used in Russia, instead of the Gregorian calendar.
What is Julian? The Olympics were held in England, where the Gregorian calendar had been in use for more than 150 years.
On July 1, 1997, this former British colony gained independence from Britain but was officially handed to China under what was the “one country, two systems” policy.
What is Hong Kong? Under the “one country, two systems policy,” Hong Kong operated autonomously. In 2020, it officially came under China’s authority.
In Exodus 3:1–22, you will find a land of milk and this.
What is honey? A land of milk and honey is a place that promises great prosperity and comfort.
Past participle form of an action taken with a ball or a royal seat
What is thrown/throne? King Edward VIII wasn’t thrown off the throne; he abdicated.
On July 6, we honor the affectionate greeting that was once called bussing.
What is kissing? It’s always a great day to kiss someone you love.
This is the longest railway in the world.
What is Trans-Siberian Railway? It runs nonstop from Moscow to Vladivostok, almost the entire length of the country. The trip takes almost 152.5 hours; that’s 6.3 days.