FROM morris dancing and maypole twirling to crowning the May Queen, May Day is one of the UK’s oldest seasonal celebrations.

The practice has its roots in ancient pagan traditions that were persecuted by the Puritans.

May Day is celebrated annually on May 1. It is an ancient spring festival in many European cultures and a widely observed International Workers’ Day (Labour Day) in many countries. Maypole dancing at ...

The Swedish celebration of summer and the season of fertility is marked with a huge smorgasbord, maypole dancing and partying late into the night. “You don’t normally have hot food at Midsummer: it’s ...

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