Question 1: The summer (or June) solstice marks the …
- Year’s longest day
- Longest month of the summer
- Warmest day of the year
Answer: Year’s longest day
Fact: The summer solstice, which usually occurs on June 20 or 21, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It happens when the sun reaches its highest position in the sky and signals the start of summer. Many cultures celebrate this astronomical event with festivals and traditions.
Question 2: What is a celebration of the season of summer?
- Yule
- Midsummer
- Summerfest
Answer: Midsummer
Fact: Midsummer, celebrated near the summer solstice, marks the longest day of the year and is a lively festival, especially in Scandinavian countries. Traditions include dancing around a maypole, lighting bonfires, feasting, wearing flower crowns, singing traditional songs, and enjoying the outdoors, all contributing to a joyful and vibrant atmosphere.
Question 3: Iceland is home to the world’s …
- Deepest canyon
- Largest population of polar bears
- Oldest parliament
Answer: Oldest parliament
Fact: Iceland’s Alþingi (anglicized as Althing), founded in 930 CE, is the world’s oldest parliament. It convenes in Reykjavík at the Alþingishúsið, a distinctive building made of black Icelandic stone, completed in 1880.