9 Unique May 1st Celebrations
It's the first of May, meaning we're out of April showers territory, and hopefully into the peak of spring's fantastic beauty. If Spring Fever hasn't hit you yet with the colder-than-usual April weather, it's about to. And if not? There are a few other things to celebrate today as well!
May Day is probably the most familiar May 1st celebration, as it captures everything that is wonderful about spring. It's celebrated in many traditions around the world, so here are a few ideas for you:
May Day Activities for Married Couples
May Day Activities for Kids
Favorite Quotes to Celebrate May Day?
Celebrating May Day With Crafts
–> For more: Enjoy this "May Day" Cocktail
Beltane is a Pagan and Wiccan holiday that celebrates the fertility of spring.
Well, this sounds like a good time. So get your floral crown and Green Man cake ready, and get celebrating!
–> For more: The Legends and Lore of Beltane
In Hawaii, May Day is actually Lei Day! The first Lei Day was held on May 1, 1928, and, as the name suggests, everyone was encouraged to wear leis. The following year the holiday became official in the territory, and has been celebrated ever since! Each island has its own lei that it identifies with...which would you wear?
–> For more: Photos of the Lei Day Experience
Many countries, notably those in Eastern Europe, recognize this holiday (also known as Labor Day) to honor the service of the working class. While it is an official public holiday in some countries, other countries, such as Ireland, hold events but do not officially recognize the holiday.
–> For more: How to Make Labor Day a Truly Memorable Holiday
1. May Day
"Tra la! It's May!
The lusty month of May!
That lovely month when everyone goes
Blissfully astray."
May Day is probably the most familiar May 1st celebration, as it captures everything that is wonderful about spring. It's celebrated in many traditions around the world, so here are a few ideas for you:
May Day Activities for Married Couples
May Day Activities for Kids
Favorite Quotes to Celebrate May Day?
Celebrating May Day With Crafts
–> For more: Enjoy this "May Day" Cocktail
2. Beltane
Beltane is a Pagan and Wiccan holiday that celebrates the fertility of spring.
"This fire festival is celebrated on May 1 with bonfires, Maypoles, dancing, and lots of good old fashioned sexual energy." – Patti Wigington, Paganism/Wicca Expert
Well, this sounds like a good time. So get your floral crown and Green Man cake ready, and get celebrating!
–> For more: The Legends and Lore of Beltane
3. Lei Day
In Hawaii, May Day is actually Lei Day! The first Lei Day was held on May 1, 1928, and, as the name suggests, everyone was encouraged to wear leis. The following year the holiday became official in the territory, and has been celebrated ever since! Each island has its own lei that it identifies with...which would you wear?
–> For more: Photos of the Lei Day Experience
4. International Workers' Day
Many countries, notably those in Eastern Europe, recognize this holiday (also known as Labor Day) to honor the service of the working class. While it is an official public holiday in some countries, other countries, such as Ireland, hold events but do not officially recognize the holiday.
–> For more: How to Make Labor Day a Truly Memorable Holiday
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