May 1st - a British tradition

The first day of the month of May is known as MAY DAY.
It is the time of year when warmer weather begins and flowers and trees start to blossom.
It is said to be a time of love and romance.
It is when people celebrate the coming of summer with lots of different customs that are expressions of joy and hope after a long winter.

Traditional English May Day celebrations include:

                                                                  MORRIS DANCING

CROWNING A MAY QUEEN

MAYPOLE DANCING

DAY celebrations have been carried out in England for over 2000 years.