“‘Tis the sea-sun”—a pun on “season”—is a summer saying that has been printed on many images. “‘Tis the sea-sun” was printed in the Los Angeles (CA) Times on December 6, 1992, in an advertisement for United (Airlines) Vacations.
6 December 1992, Los Angeles (CA) Times, pg. L17, col. 1 ad:
‘Tis the sea-sun.
UNITED VACATIONS
21 November 1993, The State (Columbia, SC), pg. 7F, col. 1 ad:
‘TIS THE SEA, SUN
THE OMNI HOTEL AT CHARLESTON PLACE
14 January 2009, Nelson (New Zealand) Mail, “‘Bums’ never say no to a dip” by Alice Cowdrey, pg. 1:
‘Tis the sea, sun: The Beach Bums, from left, [Mae McEwan] and Fergus McEwan, David and Jill Brathwaite, Alison Batty, Liane Rottwick, Rosemary Boyd, John Stark, Helen King and Theresa Rawlins on their daily trip to Tahunanui Beach. Mail Picture: MARION VAN DIJK 205777
21 November 2010, News of the World (London, UK), “‘Tis the sea/sun: ...To Binthe Brolly and Enjoy These Great Xmas Getaways” by Trisha Hardord, pg. 69:
YOU love Christmas but just want to spend it in a gorgeous setting? Here are ideas for sunshine hols and if you’re staying at home, some brilliant breaks too.
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Wilmington News | Holiday Shopping at Delaware Beaches: ’Tis the Sea-Sun: The beach is a great place to find the… http://dlvr.it/21FLtd
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Tis the Sea Sun http://wp.me/p3B2IQ-1M0
6:02 AM - 4 Dec 2014
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Hipster Mama Pros
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Tis the Sea-Sun #hmpros
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1:07 PM - 15 Dec 2014
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19. “Tis the sea-sun.” — Unknown
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O2E Brands
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Tis the “sea-sun” for our VP People & Culture, Jerry Gratton, to show off his tropical spirit in the O2E Brands office! 🏝#exceptionaljobs #o2ebrands
7:48 PM - 29 Aug 2018