[For Seniors] Introducing trivia related to May!
May is when the new routines have settled in, and the weather becomes comfortable, isn’t it? There are plenty of events too, like Children’s Day (Tango no Sekku) and Mother’s Day.
This time, we’ll introduce some trivia related to May.
You can also enjoy trivia as a quiz.
Gaining new knowledge helps stimulate brain activity.
In addition, knowing trivia topics can enliven conversation and facilitate smoother communication.
It can also help deepen bonds in conversations among older adults.
Please use this article as a reference!
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[For Seniors] Introducing Trivia Related to May! (21–30)
May is May in English, and it is modeled after the name of a goddess from Roman mythology.
We learn that May is called “May” in English, but do you know its origin? May originally comes from the Latin word “Maius.” It is said that Maius derives from Maia, the goddess of fertility in ancient Rome.
In ancient Rome, offerings were made to the goddess Maia, and a festival celebrating abundant harvests was held in May.
Because May was the month presided over by Maia, the goddess of fertility, it came to be called “May.” Incidentally, this festival is said to be the origin of May Day.
Strawberry Quiz
Strawberries are a familiar food, but there may be more you don’t know about them than you think.
For example—this often shows up in quiz questions—it’s said that people in Japan began eating them in the late Edo period; each of the tiny seeds on the surface is actually a fruit; and strawberries are, in fact, vegetables rather than fruit.
Surprising, isn’t it? Try this quiz and boost your strawberry trivia.
Absorbing all kinds of knowledge might just help you stay youthful.
From May 31 to June 6 every year is “〇〇 Week.” What is this week calling for?
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare designates the week from May 31 to June 6 each year as “No Smoking Week.” This was established following the World Health Organization (WHO) designating May 31 as “World No Tobacco Day.” Did you know that even non-smokers face the risk of secondhand smoke? Secondhand smoke refers to inhaling cigarette smoke from people around you, even though you yourself are not smoking.
We hope that smokers, aware of the risks posed to others as well as themselves, will observe proper etiquette and take No Smoking Week as an opportunity to value their health.
What do you call mandarins whose peak season is in May?
In May, when the greenery deepens, it also seems to be the season when the colors of fruits gradually grow richer.
Let’s think about the fruits that come into season in May and deepen our understanding of the time of year.
While mandarins are strongly associated with being in season in winter, there are varieties that reach their peak around this time as well.
These mandarins, known as “natsu mikan” or “summer daidai,” are characterized by their large, yellow appearance.
The fruit is left on the tree to allow the acidity to mellow, finally reaching peak ripeness in early summer.
On May 1, a workers’ festival called May Day, held in various parts of the world, takes place.
On May 1, May Day—the workers’ festival—is held around the world, featuring demonstrations advocating for workers’ rights and various labor-related events.
May Day is said to have begun in 1886 with a strike organized by American workers.
As a result of this strike, the prevailing 14-hour workday in the United States at the time was reportedly changed to an 8-hour workday.
In recent years, many events aimed at fostering interaction among workers have also been held, so it sounds fun to take part in those as well.