8 May Day Traditions That Your Ancestors Might Have Practiced

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Every May brings with it the promise of fresh spring air, patches of vibrant flowers and a celebration that has endured for generations. That celebration is May Day, which is predictably celebrated every May 1st. Did your ancestors participate in any of these customs or did they have their own traditions for the first of View Website VIP Subscription

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