May Day
A traditional summer holiday in pre-Christian pagan cultures.
While February 1 was the first day
of Spring, May 1 was the first day of summer.
Midsummer fell on the summer soltice, June 25.
While February 1 was the first day
of Spring, May 1 was the first day of summer.
Midsummer fell on the summer soltice, June 25.
Maypole
A tall wooden pole with long colored ribbons suspended from
the top and decorated with flowers and greenery.
In celebration of spring and fertility each dancer holds onto
a ribbon and every other person moves clockwise or counterclockwise
guiding their ribbon over then under to weave the ribbons around the pole.
International Workers Day
Commemorates the historic struggle of working
people throughout the world.
A tall wooden pole with long colored ribbons suspended from
the top and decorated with flowers and greenery.
In celebration of spring and fertility each dancer holds onto
a ribbon and every other person moves clockwise or counterclockwise
guiding their ribbon over then under to weave the ribbons around the pole.
International Workers Day
Commemorates the historic struggle of working
people throughout the world.
Celebrated throughout the world except in the
United States, Canada, and South Africa.
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