Learn Something New
say hello to summer on
may day
When: On May 1st
come from the Celtic
Where: Origins of Beltane that marked
festival
the beginning of summer.
These celebrations are found
in Irish literature as early as
the 8th century! They celebrated Springtime fertility
for crops, animals, and people which gave it a more religious focus.
day, many countries
What: In our secular, non-religiouscelebrate May Day but have turned the holiday
into a
event. Sometimes it has even been used for
political protest and is called “International Labor Day” instead. However,
some places still celebrate with carnivals, May Poles, and other fun summer celebrations.
with friends, maybe
How: How canayou celebrate? You could hold a celebrationAnother fun tradition
weaving May Pole or having small carnival games.
you could recreate is to make May Baskets filled with goodies and treats
to leave anonymously on a neighbors doorstep.
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