May Day

Today is May 1st, also known as Labour day or the International day of Workers. However, I thought it would be a nice idea to list some lesser known facts about May 1st, which is a feast day in many cultures around the world for reasons that have nothing to do with work! So, if you are unfortunately out of work, don't let the whole Labour Day fuss get you down. Depending on what you want to believe, there are plenty of other reasons to celebrate today.

In Ireland, the first of May is also the pagan feast of Bealtaine, celebrating the arrival of summer (those pagan guys must be laughing now, considering we ruined everything with global warming). In the UK, you may participate in such activities as Morris Dancing, crowning a May Queen or celebrations involving a May Pole. In France, loved ones traditionally exchanged lily of the valley flowers on this day, a tradition dating back to 1561. German males from the Rhineland deliver trees wrapped in streamers to the house of a girl they are interested in. In Hawaii, May Day is celebrated as Lei Day, a celebration of island life.

So go on attach some bells to your socks and enjoy a good dance around the sitting room!!!