Did you know the answers? Well, as promised here are the answers to the seven questions. For ease I have repeated the questions ...
1. How many days did June have in the early Roman calendar?
Answer 29
When Julius Caesar reformed the calendar he added an extra day.
2. Which month was June in the early Roman calendar?
Answer fourth
Another alteration made in Roman times, was the moving of January and February to the beginning of the year, thus making June the sixth month.
3. The solstice is in June. On or between which of these dates does it occur?
Answer Between 20th and 22nd
In the northern hemisphere it is the summer solstice. In the southern hemisphere it is the winter solstice.
4. What two flowers are usually recognised as the birth flowers for June?
Answer Rose and Honeysuckle
5. Which of these is not one of the three June gems?
Answer Ruby
6. In the old saying what is 'a swarm of bees in June' worth?
Answer silver spoon
'A swarm of bees in May is worth a load of hay, A swarm of bees in June is worth a silver spoon, A swarm of bees in July is not worth a fly'
Answer 29
When Julius Caesar reformed the calendar he added an extra day.
2. Which month was June in the early Roman calendar?
Answer fourth
Another alteration made in Roman times, was the moving of January and February to the beginning of the year, thus making June the sixth month.
3. The solstice is in June. On or between which of these dates does it occur?
Answer Between 20th and 22nd
In the northern hemisphere it is the summer solstice. In the southern hemisphere it is the winter solstice.
4. What two flowers are usually recognised as the birth flowers for June?
Answer Rose and Honeysuckle
5. Which of these is not one of the three June gems?
Answer Ruby
6. In the old saying what is 'a swarm of bees in June' worth?
Answer silver spoon
'A swarm of bees in May is worth a load of hay, A swarm of bees in June is worth a silver spoon, A swarm of bees in July is not worth a fly'
7. From what musical does the song 'June is busting out all over' come?
Answer Carousel
Hammerstein and Rodgers musical 'Carousel' was first performed in the Majestic Theatre, New York, on April 19, 1945.
Answer Carousel
Hammerstein and Rodgers musical 'Carousel' was first performed in the Majestic Theatre, New York, on April 19, 1945.
... and now on to a tasty recipe suggestion, which you may wish to try.
Chocolate and Almond Cake
This simple and quick recipe for a low carb chocolate and almond cake
makes a delicious occasional low carb sweet/dessert treat
you can see recipe/more details here
~ wishing you a happy month of June ~
All the best Jan
36 comments:
The only one I got right was the one about the bees. I am liking your new first of month quiz set up too. Happy JUne! Hugs-Erika
I went back to see the quiz before I looked at the answers. I didn't do very well though! hehehe! Love this recipe. I'll check and see if I have the ingredients to make it! Hugs, Diane
Very cool on the June flowers and yes please on the chocolate almond cake.
Me gusto saber mas de Junio. Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
yummy cake, thanks for the answers.
...the rose is about the only one that I knew!
The cake does look lovely.
The chocolate almond cake looks fabulous! Low carb for the win, Jan.
Thanks for the answers - and that beautiful photograph of a rose.
Delicioso bolo de chocolate.
Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
Yummy, I have a fat tummy, I'm starving for this cake, cheers Jan.
Gracias. Ahora sabemos algo más de junio. Rico el pastel, me encanta el chocolate.
Buen Junio para Todos.
Un abrazo.
Pretty roses and the cake looks delicious.
Thanks for sharing.
Take care, enjoy your day!
You can enjoy comfortable days this month.
Grazie per avere condiviso una deliziosa ricetta. Mi ispira proprio molto questa torta.
Ooooh, that chocolate and almond cake looks so delicious!
Such a beautiful rose!
I read them last night but had something happen to get me totally distracted. I did know when the Summer Solstice is, and guessed that June had been the fourth month, but that was a total guess.
I got No's 3, 5, 6, and 7 right, but I only knew 3 for sure. That chocolate cake would go nicely any time.
Interesting info about June. Thanks for sharing that. Wow...that looks YUMMY.
yep, i did not get any!! i love honeysuckle, it grows all along our favorite bike path!! gorgeous rose!!
I didn’t know any of it but I could’ve guessed Carousel if it was multiple choice.
Always fun when you share about the months. Thank you!
I want some cake. Thank you for sharing.
Fun quiz. I knew two answers. That cake looks delicious
I don't care about the answers just give me that cake. Ha ha ha. Seriously I did know a few of the answers. Have a great day.
I only knew 2 of them, but I know more now for sure.
I knew almost zero quiz answers. lol
That cake looks super amazing :-D
Thanks for your kind comment Jan. Hopefully back now :-D
Well I was rubbish with the quiz, but I bet I could make short work of the cake! Take care and have a very happy June, Sue xx
I had 4 right.
I enjoy the these your first of the month quiz. Thanks for taking the time to post them. :)
I didn't do as well in June as in some other months -- batting about 50 percent here!
2, 3, and 4 I knew.
I missed the quiz, but seeing the questions and answers, there were many that I didn't know. That cake looks delicious.
Very interesting information! Thanks for the article Dear friend. Almond cake looks fingerlickingly delicious. Greetings.
Acerté varias respuestas. La receta estupenda. Besos.
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