This time of year is by far the most favorite and that is because of the warmth we have then thanks to the sun, which heats up at this time very strongly. In summer we can do many different and interesting things outside, ride a bike, swim, play volleyball on the beach. We could go on forever, but now your task is to find a picture from the many that we have for you and color one that most closely reflects what you like during this time of year.
Summer Coloring Pages
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- Duration: Summer begins in different parts of the world on different dates, usually between June 20 and 23 in the northern hemisphere and between December 20 and 23 in the southern hemisphere.
- Longest days: Summer is characterized by the longest days of the year. Days are longer than nights because the Earth's axis faces the Sun.
- Warm weather: Summer is associated with warm temperatures and is usually the period of highest temperatures during the year.
- School vacations: In many countries, summer is a time of summer school vacation, when students have a break from school and can rest, travel or participate in various summer activities.
- Recreation and leisure: Summer is a time when people often spend time outdoors, playing sports, sunbathing on the beach, picnicking or relaxing on vacation.
- Tourist season: For many destinations and regions, summer is the most important tourist season, when visitors come to enjoy the beautiful weather and attractions.
- Fruits and vegetables: Summer is a time of abundance of fruits and vegetables. During this period, all sorts of fruits ripen, such as strawberries, raspberries, watermelon and apricots.
- Change in clothing style: During the warmer months, people change their clothes for lighter and more comfortable outfits, often wearing shorter shorts, dresses and sandals.
- Outdoor events: During the summer there are numerous outdoor events, festivals, concerts, fireworks displays and other cultural events that attract crowds of people.
- Nature in full bloom: Plants are in bloom, trees are full of leaves, and nature is presenting its fullness of life. This is an excellent time for walks in parks and hikes in the woods.
Trivia
- The beginning of summer according to the calendar: The beginning of summer is associated with the summer solstice, when the sun reaches its greatest declination in the sky and the days are the longest of the year.
- Name of Latin origin: The name "summer" comes from the Latin word "latus," meaning wide, referring to that period when the days are longer.
- Midsummer Night's Eve: In some countries, especially Poland, the night of June 23-24 is celebrated as Midsummer Night, associated with the summer solstice. It is a time of rituals, bonfires and games.
- The sound of birds chirping: In summer, mornings are filled with birdsong. The chirping and sounds of nature are the characteristic sound of summer mornings.
- Cicadas: In many regions, the distinctive sounds of cicadas can be heard in summer. These insects are mainly active during the warm months.
- The phenomenon of white nights: In places in the north of the globe, such as Scandinavia and Russia, there is a phenomenon called white nights in summer, when the sun hardly sets and the sky remains bright for most of the night.
- Seasonal fruits and vegetables: Summer is the time when fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes and cucumbers, appear on stalls and in stores.
- Saving the Christmas tree lights: Some Christmas tree lights are reused in the summer as garden decorations or to decorate patios.
- Trips to the water: In summer, trips to the sea, lakes or rivers are popular. This is an opportunity for swimming, water sports and relaxing on the beach.
- Thanksgiving Day in Canada: In Canada, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October, rather than in November as in the US, to coincide with the Canadian summer.