Happy May Day: Celebrating with Traditions, Stories & Daffodils
May Day marks the first day of May and has been celebrated for centuries as the start of summer. It’s a time to bid farewell to winter and welcome warmer days by gathering flowers, singing, and dancing around a maypole.
When I was little, my Grandma Joyce made May Day special by bringing us a bouquet of daffodils. She would share a story from her childhood: as a young girl, she and her sister Viola would secretly leave May baskets filled with daffodils at neighbors’ doors. One year, after knocking on a door and running away, the two bumped heads in their excitement, leaving my grandma with a black eye for May Day!
In memory of my Grandma Joyce, I’m sharing daffodil photos and a beautiful maypole to inspire you. Bring home flowers and dance with your loved ones today!
With Love,
Petit-Swag
