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- DictionaryMay Day/ˈmeɪ deɪ/
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- 1. 1 May, celebrated in many countries as a traditional springtime festival or as an international day honouring workers.
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May Day, also called Workers’ Day or International Workers’ Day, is the day that commemorates the struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement. It is observed in many countries on May 1.
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May Day or "Spring Day" (Kevadpüha) is a national holiday in Estonia celebrating the arrival of spring. More traditional festivities take place throughout the night before and into the early hours of 1 May, on the Walpurgis Night (Volbriöö). Finland May Day festivities in Tampere Central Square, Finland.
May 1, 2017 · May Day is a celebration of spring, fertility and labor rights with origins in ancient Celtic and Roman festivals. Learn about the history of May Day, the maypole, the Haymarket Riot and the international distress call "Mayday".
May 1, 2024 · International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, is celebrated on May 1 to recognise the contributions of the working class and workers’ rights worldwide.
May 1, 2024 · May Day has different meanings depending on where you are in the world. It can be a spring festival, a workers' holiday or a pagan celebration. Learn about the origins, traditions and dates of May Day.
May 16, 2024 · May Day (May 1) is a spring festival with ancient roots and customs. Learn about the maypole dance, the May basket, the May Queen, and other ways to celebrate the halfway point to summer.
May 1, 2024 · May Day is a spring festival that dates back to ancient times and honors the season's bounty and fertility. Learn about its pagan roots, maypole dancing, bonfires, and how to celebrate it today.