And a Happy May Day to you!
May 1st is traditionally known as May Day, a time of celebrating spring. It is observed in different fashion in other countries. In the U. S. May Day celebrations have about ceased to exist.
I love the idea of welcoming spring with baskets of flowers. I was first introduced to the tradition when we lived at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Somehow, over the years, like everyone else, I have neglected putting my basket of flowers on my door.
One year recently I purchased a paper umbrella (ordered it online) and filled it with artificial flowers. It spent the spring and summer on my front door. And, I haven't done it since. Right now, at my new apartment, there is nothing on my door. I must remedy that.
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Love the umbrella with the flowers.
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Happy May Day!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved May Day, I guess because it was observed in small part in Maryland in my childhood, and I have fond memories of that. No one really thinks about it anymore, and that's sad. It does have pagan origins, but that's not the point...just a nice welcome to the beauty of spring, and a way to surprise someone with a bouquet on their doorstep! That part would be so wonderful...getting a surprise bouquet! :-) Always loved your umbrella!
ReplyDeleteHappy May Day to you. Jim and I were married 49 years ago on May Day!
ReplyDeleteHope you're settling in at your new place!
ReplyDeleteoh i love that!
ReplyDeleteBelated Mom's Day greeting to you too, Latane
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