Chapter 1
Spring Festivals and Ancient Roots
Chapter 2
The Global Fight for Worker Rights
Chapter 3
Ribbons Bells and Flower Baskets
YOUR GOAL
Master of The traditions of may day
Ch 1 · Spring Festivals and Ancient Roots
artiteacher May Day Ancient Roots
May Day, May Day, ancient call! Roman Flora, standing tall! Celtic fires burn so bright, Welcoming summer's golden light!
adriizh Explore the wild history of May Day through this infographic. Learn about the ancient purifying bonfires and the origins of these spring traditions.
BETA
artiteacher Weave the ribbons around the Maypole to discover ancient spring traditions.
Fun Fact
Beltane Fires: Ancient Celts drove their cattle between two massive bonfires to cleanse them and ensure protection from disease during the upcoming summer grazing season.
Glossary
beltane (noun)
An ancient Gaelic festival marking the start of summer on May 1st. It honors the sun and nature’s rebirth with traditional bonfires. It’s basically the world’s oldest summer kick-off party.
An ancient Gaelic festival marking the start of summer on May 1st. It honors the sun and nature’s rebirth with traditional bonfires. It’s basically the world’s oldest summer kick-off party.
Quiz
What is the primary purpose of the bonfires lit during the ancient festival of Beltane?
artiteacher Discover the history of Lily of the Valley. Learn why these tiny bells have symbolized returning joy since 1561 in this educational infographic.
Fun Fact
Hawaii Lei Day: In Hawaii, May Day is called Lei Day. People celebrate by wearing and exchanging handmade flower garlands to share the aloha spirit.
Quiz
In France, which specific white flower is given as a gift for good luck on May 1st?
Quiz
May Day is known as a cross-quarter day because it sits halfway between which two events?
Quiz
What is the name of the Gaelic May Day festival that traditionally involved lighting large bonfires?
Quiz
Which ancient Roman goddess of flowers was honored during the week-long festival of Floralia?