Good Morning Neighbor, What a Sun Shiny Morning...Love It!!!!! May 1, 2014 The 121st day of 2014 51 days until summer begins May Day Ancient spring rites that related human fertility to crop fertility gave birth to most modern May Day festivities. May 1 is the traditional day to crown the May queen, dance around the maypole, perform mummers plays, and generally celebrate the return of spring. Although our Pilgrim fathers were horrified by these reminders of a pagan past and outlawed all such activities, the maypole dance remains an enduring event. In Great Britain, the custom of bringing in the May involves gathering knots, or branches with buds, on the eve or early morning of May 1. In England, a favorite branch is hawthorn. In Scotland and Wales, people choose the rowan, or mountain ash. In North America, we often select forsythia, lilac, or pussy willow branches to bring spring and the prospect of new life into our homes. Have a Wonderful Day!
Posted on: Thu, 01 May 2014 12:23:55 +0000