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May 1, 2024 · Learn about the origins, history, and traditions of May, the fifth month of the year. Find out the weather forecast, gardening tips, recipes, zodiac signs, birth flowers and stones, and more for May 2024.
May is the fifth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars. Its length is 31 days. May is a month of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore, May in the Southern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent of November in the Northern Hemisphere and vice versa.
Learn the usage, history, and origin of the word may as an auxiliary verb, a noun, and a month. Find out how to use may in different contexts and phrases, and see examples of may in sentences. Compare with can and related words.
Learn about the origin, history, events, and astronomical phenomena of May, the fifth month in the Gregorian calendar. Find out the meaning of its name, birthstone, flower, and zodiac signs. See important dates and holidays in May and how to celebrate them.
- May Day, National Mother Goose Day, Law Day, World Laughter Day* (first Sunday), National Lemonade Day.
- National Brothers and Sisters Day, Baby Day, National Truffle Day, International Harry Potter Day.
- Teacher Appreciation Day* (Tuesday of first full week), Sun Day, Childhood Depression Awareness Day* (first Tuesday), National Concert Day* (first Tuesday), Foster Care Day* (first Tuesday), Wordsmith Day, World Press Freedom Day.
- Intergalactic Star Wars Day, National Weather Observers Day, Anti-Bullying Day, Bird Day, International Firefighter's Day, National Orange Juice Day, National Kids Fitness Day, National Skilled Trades Day, National Bike to School Day.
Mar 24, 2023 · Find out what's happening in May 2024 with this comprehensive list of holidays and observances. From Cinco de Mayo to Mother's Day, from National Wildflower Month to Mental Health Awareness Month, there's something for everyone to celebrate.
May 1, 2017 · May Day is a May 1 celebration with a long and varied history, dating back millennia. It originated from the festival of Beltane, a Celtic spring ritual, and the Roman Floralia, a spring festival. It also became associated with the labor movement and the International Workers' Day in the 19th century. Learn more about the origins, traditions and events of May Day.
