Friday, May 1, 2009

Happy May Day

HAPPY MAY DAY
HERE IS A BASKET FOR YOU..
One of the most popularly known May Day traditions is to hang a basket full of spring flowers and/or other small gifts on a neighbor's doorknob. The trick is you don't want the neighbor to see you! If you get caught, you are supposed to get a kiss.
May baskets can be recycled from tin and glass household containers:
- Hammer holes in the sides of a tin can or antique cocoa tin. Run twine or ribbon through each hole, and knot inside.
- Wrap dark annealed iron wire below the lip of a jelly jar. Loop and twist a second wire around the first for a handle.

May Day occurs on May 1 and refers to the Haymarket affair or any of several public holidays.[1] In many countries, May Day is synonymous with International Workers' Day, or Labour Day, which celebrates the social and economic achievements of the labour movement. As a day of celebration the holiday has ancient origins, and it can relate to many customs that have survived into modern times.

2 comments:

Lona said...

Debbie what an interesting posting. I love the little may basket ideas. Hope your MRI came back alright.

Sharon's Cottage Quilts said...

What LOVELY May Day Baskets!! You are so very clever! I would be Delighted to see these on my door. Gorgeous!!!! Thank you for this Beautiful Post. Blessings~Sharon