May Day is a celebration of Spring.
One of the most popularly known May Day traditions is the giving of "May baskets", small baskets of sweets and/or flowers, usually left anonymously on neighbors' doorsteps. The trick is you don't want your neighbors to see you! If you get caught, you are supposed to get a kiss.
In medieval England, people would celebrate the start of spring by going out to the country or woods—"going a-maying"—and gathering greenery and flowers, or "bringing in the may."
On May 1st, people in Hawaii celebrate their own version of May Day; they call it Lei Day. People give Hawaiian leis to each other. They put them around each other's necks and sometimes give a traditional kiss.
I think the idea of May Day and celebrating spring is sweet. The kids and I are going to try and start our own little May Day tradition today by delivering treats to our neighbors. I wish we could deliver treats & flowers to all of you too. Happy May Day!
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That reminds me of May Day in Hawaii, some of my fondest memories growing up. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
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