History Series: May Day

History of May Day

So Many Meanings

Maypole dancing, Bedfordshire. Image: Wikimedia

May Day is many things to many people. Etymologically, it is a homophone (same sounding word) for the international call for help. It is a corruption of the French imperative “M’aidez,” meaning “Help me!” It is a holiday claimed by many.

May Day as a Pagan Holiday