MAY DAY – May 1
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May Day

May Day ushers in a traditional celebration of flowers and spring on May 1st. t. May 1st marked the first day of summer in several ancient calendars.. This was certainly a cause for celebration.

May day

In cone-shaped baskets, one of the more popular traditions was collecting flowers and offering them to neighbors and strangers. These May Baskets have become more popular as May Day Baskets. On the outside doorknob, hang a cone-shaped basket full of flowers or other gifts, followed by knocking or ringing the doorbell and running away, according to the new tradition.

For centuries, May Day has been a traditional day of celebration, with some of the oldest appearing in pre-Christian times.. The observance is commemorated in England tradition by crowning a May Queen and dancing around a maypole.. The Finns celebrate a carnival-type festival in the streets that also includes a special version of lemonade made with lemons, brown sugar, and yeast. While Italians celebrate with a seasonal feast in honor of the arrival of spring, it is correct to give people either dogwood or lily of the valley in France.

How to celebrate #mayday.

Although there are several ways to commemorate the day, don't restrict yourself to just one! Select several of these spring picks from the following spring picks: Choose several of these spring picks:

  • Dance! Dance around a May Pole or dance with someone near you, or just dance with someone near you
  • Plant flowers. Make a point of planting wildflowers, and pollinators such as bees and butterflies will be attracted
  • Make a flower crown. Wear it or place it on the queen of your life when you've finished
  • Toss flowers in a basket Deliver it to your neighbor, ring the bell, and run!
  • In addition, you can also plant flower bulbs in your gardens, which your neighbors and neighbors will plant in their gardens
  • Make a May Basket. Print this layout to make and fill it with flowers to share and then display it with flowers

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May day history

May Day has ancient roots dating back to Celtic traditions. The spring equinox beckoned the arrival of warmer days and called for celebrations that guaranteed fertile crops and livestock. Dances, songs, flowers, and other ancient traditions that have long since faded to time.