- The concept of summer in European languages is associated with growth and maturity, especially that of cultivated plants, and indeed summer is the season of greatest plant growth in regions with sufficient summer rainfall

-Festivals and rites have been used in many cultures to celebrate summer in recognition of its importance in food production.

- The first modern Olympic Games were held in the summer in 1896 in Athens, Greece.

-The first day of summer is between June 20th and June 22nd every year. The first day of summer is called the summer solstice, and the day varies due to the Earth’s rotation not exactly reflecting our calendar year.

-The last day of summer is September 20th.

-Watermelon is one of summer’s best summer treats. Did you know that watermelons are not a fruit, but a vegetable instead? They belong to the cucumber family of vegetables.