Friday, May 01, 2009

Happy May Day!



Happy May Day bloggers! I've found that time really does fly as you get older, and I'm not liking it very much. I feel like I'm so far behind on stuff, gardening mainly. But I can blame the weather for that, but still! Onto May Day, does anyone celebrate it anymore? I think we all should, and I'm starting a new/old tradition within our family, May Day. I love the idea of this, so today, my two little grand daugthers will find a May Day basket hanging on their bedroom doors, filled with fresh flowers and a note from Grandma. I will continue this every year because it does matter to me and I want the girls to know what May Day is all about.
In case your not sure what May Day is, let me explain it to you like I will to them. For many hundred of years, May Day baskets are meant to demonstrate the joy of gift giving, dating back to pre- Christian Europe as a tribute to Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers. A basket of any kind over flowing with flowers is secretly placed on the door step of a neighbor or loved one, demonstrating the gift of giving without receiving. Now, I for one love this concept, if more people would show their love for one another without expecting something in return, I think life would be so much nicer.
So, let's do something about it, it's not too late! Surprise someone today with a little basket of flowers, left on their door, maybe a neighbor, family member or special little girl or two! lol I plan on making up something more traditional but anything that can hold water will do, so get creative and I know how creative you are so share your ideas with us! Bloggers are the best so spread the word and the love! Celebrate May Day with me!

10 comments:

  1. Happy May Day to you too! Lovely post.

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  2. I never knew what may day was till 1991 when the little boy across the street he was 7 I believe brought me my first may day bouquet..he was hiding behind our hedges and kept peeking to see if I had gotten them yet..it totally made my day..and I will never forget it...:)

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  3. Happy May Day Sue! I used to make little flower bundles for my neighbors when I was a child. :) So fun.

    All the best,
    Allison

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  4. Sue,
    Happy May to you! How wonderful and thoughtful to teach the girls something so fab and vintage! later,Lori

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  5. I had not heard that explanation of May Day before. Thank you for that. Sounds wonderful.

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  6. Happy May Day to you sis.

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  7. Thank you for the very interesting May Day lesson. The baskets are sweet.

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  8. I love your post. May Day is my favorite day of the year. It's fresh flowers and the arrival of newness in the air.
    I remember as a kid in elementary school dancing around the May Pole.
    Oh what memories..
    RiverBend Farm

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  9. Happy May Day, my friend! Oh, how I've missed you! I'm coming back slowly from the illness, but am fighting it with all I have in me. Just caught up with your posts. You'be been a busy bee. Glad you had fun while your sister was with you. Love the May Day idea too. Will have to remember that one. Watch the mail, ok? xxoo

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  10. oh what a sweet gift for your grand daughters. hope you have a lovely week this week.
    Tina

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