Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Happy May Day!

On May 1, 1561, King Charles IX of France received a lily of the valley as a lucky charm and decided to offer a lily of the valley each year to the ladies of the court. At the beginning of the 20th century, it became custom to give a sprig of lily of the valley, a symbol of springtime, on May 1.


May Day was also celebrated by some early European settlers of the American continent. In some parts of the United States, May Baskets are made. These are small baskets usually filled with flowers or treats and left at someone's doorstep. The giver rings the bell and runs away.

Note: May day passages taken from Wikipedia.

 

1 comment:

  1. How wonderful! I love Lilies of the Valley! So sweet!!
    Hugs
    SUeAnn

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