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Today is: April 28
Blueberry Pie Day
Cubicle Day, Ntl. (1967)
Deaf Day, Mother, Father
Ed Balls Day (2011)
Kiss Your Mate Day
National Day of Mourning (CA)
Palm Sunday, Orthodox (C)
Pet Parent's Day, Bella's, Ntl.
Poetry Reading Day
Safety at Work, World Day for Health and
Small Business Week Virtual Summit, Ntl
Worker's Memorial Day (1971)
Antiqua Sailing Week: April 25 - May 4
Antiqua Sailing Week: April 27 - May 3 (est)
Auctioneers Week, Ntl: April 28 - May 4
Gardening Week, Ntl. (UK): Aprl 29 - May 5 (est)
Golden Week (JP): April 29 - May 5
Hedgehog Awareness Week (UK): April 28 - May 4 (est)
Immunization Week, World: April 24 - 30
Passover (Pesach)(J): April 22-30
Preservation Week: April 28 - May 4 (est)
Ridvan (1863): April 21 - May 2
Small Business Week, Ntl.: April 28 - May 4 (est)
Stewardship Week, Ntl.: April 28 - May 5
9-1-1 Education Month, Ntl.
Adop a Greyhound Month, Ntl.
Adopt a Ferret Month
African-American Women's Fitness Month, Ntl
Alcohol Awareness Month
Animal, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
Arab-American Heritage Month
Architecture Month, Washington (US-DC)
Astronomy Month, Global
Autism Acceptance Month, Ntl.
Barefoot, One Day Without Shoes
Beaver Awareness Month
Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month, Intl
Black Women's History Month, Intl
Cancer Control Month
Canine Fitness Month
Car Care Month, Ntl. Spring
Cesarean Awareness Month, World
Child Abuse Prevention Month, Ntl.
Community College Month
Community Spirit Days
Confederate Heritage Month
Counseling Awareness Month
Couple Appreciation Month
Credit Union Youth Month™, Ntl.
Customer Loyalty Month, Intl.
Decorating Month, Ntl.
Diabetes Month, Ntl. Defeat
Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Ntl.
Donate Life Month, Ntl.
Earth Month
Emotional Overeating Awareness Month
Fabry Awareness Month (AU/CA/US)
Facial Protection Month, Ntl.
Fair Housing Month
Financial Capability Month, Ntl.
Financial Literacy Month
Foot Health Awareness Month, Ntl.
Frog Month, Ntl.
Grange Month
Grilled Cheese Month, Ntl.
Guitar Month, Intl.
Heartworm Awareness Month, Ntl.
Holy Humor Month (C)
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
Kite Month, Ntl.
Knuckles Down Month, Ntl
Landscape Architecture Month, World
Lawn Care Month, Ntl.
Lawn Greetings Month
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Letter and Card Writing Month, Ntl.
Library, School Library Month, Ntl
Licorice Month, Ntl.
Limb Loss Awareness Month, Ntl.
Lyme Disease in Dogs Prevention Month
Mathematics & Statistics Awareness Month
Medical Cannabis (Marijuana) Education and Awareness Month
Minority Cancer Awareness Month
Minority Health Month, Ntl.
Nisan (J)
Occupational Therapy Month, Ntl.
Oral Health Month, Ntl. (US/CA)
Parkinson's Awareness Month
Pecan Month, Ntl.
Pest Management Month, Ntl.
Pet First Aid Awareness Month, Ntl.
Pet Month, Ntl. (UK)
Pharmacists' War on Diabetes
Pickleball Month
Poetry Month
Procrastination Awareness Month
Rebuilding Month, Ntl.
Records & Information Management Month
Rosacea Month, Ntl.
STD Awareness Month, Ntl.
Safe Digging Month, Ntl.
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month
School Library Month, Ntl.
Second Chance Month, Ntl.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Shawwal (M)
Sikh Awareness Month
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival (US-WA)
Soyfoods Month, Ntl.
Sports Eye Safety Month
Sprouted Grains Month
Straw Hat Month
Stress Awareness Month, Ntl.
Supply Chain Integrity Month
TWIT Award Month, Intl.
Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
Vaisakh (S)
Vaisakha (H)
Welding Month, Ntl.
Woman, Informed Woman Month
Women's Eye Health & Safety Month
Workplace Conflict Awareness Month
Youth Sports Safety Month
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Events In May 2024
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May Events
May symbolizes spring's full bloom in the Northern Hemisphere and the peak months of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. It derives its name from Maia, the Greek goddess of fertility. In ancient times, May was a period of celebration, with festivals dedicated to fertility and the renewal of life. The Romans celebrated Floralia, honoring Flora, the goddess of flowers, while the Celts observed Beltane, a festival marking the beginning of summer
ASTROLOGY
May 1-20 fall under the earth sign Taurus. May 21-31 are under the air sign of Gemini
BIRTHSTONES
The birthstone of May is the emerald, a gemstone revered across cultures for its rich green hue, symbolizing rebirth and love. Ancient Romans associated the emerald with Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, and believed it possessed healing properties. In folklore, emeralds provide foresight and youth, making them highly prized.
FLOWERS
May's flowers, the lily of the valley and hawthorn, carry significant meanings. The lily of the valley, with its delicate white bells, signifies the return of happiness. According to legend, these flowers sprouted from the tears of the Virgin Mary, hence their association with humility and purity. The hawthorn, blooming with white or pink flowers, symbolizes hope and protection. In Celtic lore, the hawthorn tree is often linked to the faerie realm and is considered a potent symbol in many folk traditions.
LEGENDS
Folk legends and customs in May are numerous. May Day, celebrated on the first of the month, features prominently, with traditions like dancing around the Maypole and crowning the May Queen, harkening back to ancient fertility rites. Another fascinating tradition is the "Washing of the May," where people wash their faces with the early morning dew on May Day, believed to enhance beauty and grant eternal youth.
A well-known proverb, "Marry in May, and you'll rue the day," reflects the superstitions discouraging May weddings. This belief likely stems from May's association with pagan festivals, making it an inauspicious time for weddings in some cultures
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