[For Kids] Trivia & Fun Facts Quiz About June

Northern Europe

There’s a midsummer festival in Sweden. It really feels like a country that wants to make the most of its short summer! On the day of the summer solstice, a tall pole is set up to the sound of string instruments and accordions. It’s kind of mysterious!

China

The custom of changing seasonal clothing was introduced to Japan from China during the Heian period, following a practice observed in the Chinese imperial court. In present-day Japan, it is common to switch from winter clothes to summer clothes on June 1, and from summer clothes to winter clothes on October 1.

octopus

The summer solstice is roughly the time for rice planting. It seems to be associated with the wish that the seedlings will take firm root, like the suckers on an octopus’s legs. Also, octopus is considered good for recovery from fatigue and for preventing summer lethargy.

newspaper

Newspaper is made of paper, and its fine fibers easily absorb moisture, so placing it in shoes or in the corners of a room helps with dehumidifying. If you lightly crumple the newspaper and then spread it out, it seems to increase its absorption rate even more!

lasts long

When a contrail lingers in the sky for a long time, it’s a sign that the air is humid. High humidity makes it easier for clouds to form and increases the chance of rain, so if you see a long-lasting contrail, be mindful of possible rain. Conversely, if contrails don’t persist, the air aloft is dry, so you can expect fair weather.