Happy May day to everyone. It's interesting as I'm not sure this tradition it honored anymore. We have a hallmark card for everything but I'm not sure anyone does the May day basket anymore. My memory is old and I am not aware of the history behind the May day basket other than my belief that it is the beginning of spring for many of us that have dealt with the winters of the midwest.
I remember receiving and delivering the baskets to friends and it was a very joyous time. I'm not sure what happened to this ritual and if anyone knows I would welcome your comments.
May day is a celebration and warmth of feeling and seeing the sun hit the sky, the flowers blooming and the activity of spring in the neighborhoods. It is the begining of new energy in the climate as everyone begins to get spring fever and enjoy the outdoors with their friends. It's also a time of sharing with your friends your renewed outlook and energy as you head towards the summer months.
Daylight savings time has kicked in you have extra time play outside and enjoy all of the elements that the world has given us to enjoy. The beginning of bbq season and the end of roast and casseroles, the movement towards everything fresh and cool to eat. May day inspires a new time of activity for your mental and physical state as you look back at the hardship of winter. It also is a great time of fresh air and a relief for anyone that endures the gas bills of winter and look forward to the break as we transition from winter to summer and the new round of a..c bills.
For sports enthusiasts it's a transition of all sorts from all worlds of sports are converging on the spring with activitiy.
Now spring also bring upon us the social life or prom. Now that I'm sure brings back many positive and I'm sure some negative memories for all of us, however most definitely a place in our heart for that period of time. Going from pants, shirts, shoes etc. to flip flops, t-shirts and shorts is also a good feeling as well as moving from pale skinned to a nice new glow of slightly altered color depending on your pigmentation.
Spring is a good time as it's a fertile beggining. Seeds are planted and the harvest of the of our existence is dependent on the seasons we all live in.
Spring generates a new round of social invigoration as we get more time to spend with our friends. Smiles are broader, we know the school year is coming to an end which allows for more time to spend with friends and family. Sunlight in reality alleviates depression and some how restores our faith and future outlook on the world.
The May day basket is a symbol of the that renewed committment to everything positive and social as we give a gift to our friends and look forward to seeing them in so many more positive energetic ways.
I prefer the May day basket to giving a gift on a social network or in some other form. So on this May day and for those of us that may read this post May day think of doing this. You obviously cannot give a May day basket to everyone you know however if you can in this viral world reach out to your network of friends and family. Try to remember to do this. Tell them happy May day or Happy Spring time and let them know you hope the best for them and that you are thankful that they have been such a big part of your life.
Happy May day
I remember receiving and delivering the baskets to friends and it was a very joyous time. I'm not sure what happened to this ritual and if anyone knows I would welcome your comments.
May day is a celebration and warmth of feeling and seeing the sun hit the sky, the flowers blooming and the activity of spring in the neighborhoods. It is the begining of new energy in the climate as everyone begins to get spring fever and enjoy the outdoors with their friends. It's also a time of sharing with your friends your renewed outlook and energy as you head towards the summer months.
Daylight savings time has kicked in you have extra time play outside and enjoy all of the elements that the world has given us to enjoy. The beginning of bbq season and the end of roast and casseroles, the movement towards everything fresh and cool to eat. May day inspires a new time of activity for your mental and physical state as you look back at the hardship of winter. It also is a great time of fresh air and a relief for anyone that endures the gas bills of winter and look forward to the break as we transition from winter to summer and the new round of a..c bills.
For sports enthusiasts it's a transition of all sorts from all worlds of sports are converging on the spring with activitiy.
Now spring also bring upon us the social life or prom. Now that I'm sure brings back many positive and I'm sure some negative memories for all of us, however most definitely a place in our heart for that period of time. Going from pants, shirts, shoes etc. to flip flops, t-shirts and shorts is also a good feeling as well as moving from pale skinned to a nice new glow of slightly altered color depending on your pigmentation.
Spring is a good time as it's a fertile beggining. Seeds are planted and the harvest of the of our existence is dependent on the seasons we all live in.
Spring generates a new round of social invigoration as we get more time to spend with our friends. Smiles are broader, we know the school year is coming to an end which allows for more time to spend with friends and family. Sunlight in reality alleviates depression and some how restores our faith and future outlook on the world.
The May day basket is a symbol of the that renewed committment to everything positive and social as we give a gift to our friends and look forward to seeing them in so many more positive energetic ways.
I prefer the May day basket to giving a gift on a social network or in some other form. So on this May day and for those of us that may read this post May day think of doing this. You obviously cannot give a May day basket to everyone you know however if you can in this viral world reach out to your network of friends and family. Try to remember to do this. Tell them happy May day or Happy Spring time and let them know you hope the best for them and that you are thankful that they have been such a big part of your life.
Happy May day
I got my last May basket about 2007. When my Mom first moved to town in 1970 they came from the other side of Delhi. After the 80's it was only from neighbor kids. It seemed like every year there was at least one basket even after my Mother died. May 1st this year had little league practice and games and a little kid track meet. However they still had time to make a May Day basket as they were usually quite small and just hung over the door knob.
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