In the US, Canada, Europe, Central America, Asia:
Monday, June 21, at approximately midnight is the official first day of summer for 2010 in the Northern Hemisphere (Summer solstice).
On that day, the Southern Hemisphere observes the winter solstice and begins their winter season.
In Australia, Southern Africa and South America:
The official date of summer south of the equator (corresponding to the first official day of winter in places north of the equator) would be December 21.
What better way to celebrate than with Kenny Chesney's hit song "Summertime". Turn it up - this song is meant to be listened to LOUD.
"The more things change
The more they stay the same
Don't matter how old you are
When you know what I'm talkin' 'bout
Yeah baby when you got
Two bare feet on the dashboard
Young love and an old Ford
Cheap shades and a tattoo
And a Yoo-Hoo bottle rollin' on the floorboard
Perfect song on the radio
Sing along 'cause it's one we know
It's a smile, it's a kiss
It's a sip of wine, it's summertime
Sweet summertime"
4 comments:
Not to wish my life away, but I prefer fall/winter/spring weather. I'll be glad when this 90 degree crap is over!
Yay! Happy summer!
Summertime is a time to enjoy the outdoors, make plans and be with friends and family. Take time to enjoy the little things, because there are a lot of big problems in the world.
In Australia, the first day of Summer is in fact 1st December, not the solstice. All "seasons" are aligned with the 1st of a calendar month.
It always seems a bit strange to me that the longest/shortest day should be seen as the start of summer/winter and not the middle.
Just my 2 cents worth!
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