May Day
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May Day

1. May Day

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The first day of the month of
May is known as May Day.

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Morris Dancing
A traditional dance
seen throughout the
month of May is
Morris Dancing. It is a
traditional English
form of folkdancing,
performed by groups
of men or women.

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How was May Day Celebrated in the past?
Decorating Houses
Washing in the early morning dew
In some parts of Britain, May 1st is
May Queen
called Garland Day.
May Day Garlands
The first of May is Garland Day
So please remember the garland.
We don't come here but once a year,
So please remember the garland.
May Day Lifting
May Day Tricks

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Maypole Dancing.

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Interesting Fact
The tallest maypole is said to have been erected in London on the
Strand in 1661; it stood over 143 feet high. It was felled in 1717,
when it was used by Isaac Newton to support Huygen's new
reflecting telescope.
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