May Day, celebrated on May 1st, has been a symbol of fertility, renewal, and seasonal change for centuries. Its roots stretch back to pagan festivals like Beltane, when bonfires were lit and communities celebrated the return of warmth and life after winter.
By the Middle Ages, May Day included dancing around the maypole, crowning a May Queen, and gathering flowers. These customs represented joy, growth, and natural beauty, often tied to agricultural cycles. Though its popularity has faded in some parts of the world, May Day remains an important celebration of life and light, blending history with nature’s rebirth.