Read the attached article about the Winter Solstice. Then take a quiz.
Science Practice: Winter Solstice
Jokes on the Winter Solstice:
1. Why did the sun go to school on the Winter Solstice?
To get a little brighter for the longer days ahead!
Explanation: This joke plays on the idea that after the Winter Solstice, the days start getting longer, meaning there's more sunlight each day. It humorously suggests that the sun needs to 'learn' or 'get brighter' to prepare for this change.
2. What did one snowflake say to the other on Winter Solstice?
"Looks like it's all downhill from here!"
Explanation: This joke is a play on words. "Downhill" can mean things are getting worse, but here, it's a literal reference to how snowflakes fall from the sky, especially as winter begins and snow becomes more common after the solstice.
3. Why was the Winter Solstice so good at yoga?
Because it’s the longest stretch of the night!
Explanation: In yoga, stretching is a common practice. This joke makes a pun on the word "stretch," referring to both a yoga stretch and the 'long stretch' of the night during the Winter Solstice, which is the longest night of the year.
4. What's a sheep's favorite part of the Winter Solstice?
The baaa-rkest night!
Explanation: Sheep make a 'baa' sound, and this joke uses that sound in the word "darkest" to create a pun. The Winter Solstice is known for having the longest, or 'darkest,' night of the year.
5. How do astronomers organize a Winter Solstice party?
They planet!
Explanation: This joke is a play on the word "plan it" and "planet." It humorously suggests that astronomers, who study planets and stars, would be very organized ('planet') in planning a party, especially one for an astronomical event like the Winter Solstice.
