A Look at the Different Holidays Taking Place throughout May
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May 1, for example, is May Day, a holiday with origins in Northern Europe that involves going outdoors to celebrate the return of blooming flowers and warm weather. While this holiday doesn't have a specific call for celebration, festivities are held across the United States and other nations in the Northern Hemisphere that involve dancing around the Maypole and delivering flower baskets to strangers.
The only Federal Holiday observed in May comes at the tail end of the month. Memorial Day takes place on May 27, and honors those who have fought in the U.S. Armed Forces, usually involving families coming together and paying their respects at parades, cemeteries, and during backyard barbecues. If you and your loved ones are coming together to celebrate one of these great May holidays, consider taking steps to plan extra-special festivities this year. While you should definitely take advantage of the warm spring weather while you can, once the sun goes down, bring your party inside and plan a shuffleboard tournament between the whole clan on your McClure shuffleboard table.
