You've no doubt heard the term "dog days of summer"🐶 but do you know the meaning behind it?
The "dog days" refer to the hottest days of the year, typically in July and August. The phrase originated thousands of years ago in ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. People noticed that the dog star Sirius⭐ rose and set around the same time as the sun after the summer solstice - usually July 3 through August 11.
This period also coincided with some of the hottest and most humid days of the year in the northern hemisphere.🌞The Romans believed that Sirius's brightness increased the sun's warmth making the days even hotter.
Why not plan a fun family celebration of the "dog days of summer" with a hot dog grill out, a dip in the pool, and refreshing watermelon, ice pop, or shaved ice to stay cool?🍉🍧
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