What is 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.
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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.
