May is an amazing month, and there are plenty of reasons to love it.
Keep on reading to discover May fun facts, holidays, and things to do and see to make this month merry.
One glorious reason for my May joy is the plants, shrubs, and trees in
the U.S. southwest where I live, display a bright array of blooms this time of year.
The month of May is an ideal time to visit a botanical garden, nature
preserve, national park, or recreation area, because most are less crowded than when children are on summer break.
Temperatures during the morning hours are usually in the low seventies and by afternoon low 80's, and mild temps make hiking, biking, running, and exploring the natural world enticing.
May Happenings and Things to Do
Flowers are bursting forth
Temps are grand
Moderate weather makes outdoor exercise appealing
Easy to keep it informal for gatherings on deck, patio, or back yard and at a picnic, cookout, or camping.
May is National Mental Health Awareness month. The National
Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
joins with the national movement to raise awareness about mental health and fight
stigma, provide support, educate the public, and advocate for policies that
support people with mental illness and their families.
#TwoDifferentColoredShoesDay is May 3 so get creative and mix and don't match.
Send a thank you note to acknowledge a teacher, mentor, coach, or guide for National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National
Teacher Day, on the Tuesday of the first full week in May.
Make Mother's Day a delicious occasion by preparing one of these appetizing brunch recipe ideas.
Update what you know about Greek mythology and the goddess, Maia. She is a symbol of spring, growth, and nurturer of Earth and growing plants. Most believe that's how the month of May got its name.
Those born in May have two birth flowers, Lily-of-the-Valley
and Hawthorn flowers. Hawthorn flowers are a sign of hope, while the
Lily-of-the-Valley represents the return of happiness and sweetness.
May has two Zodiac signs, Taurus (those born from 4/20 to 5/20) and Gemini (those born between 5/21 and 6/21). People born
under the sign of Taurus are said to be ambitious and smart, yet trustworthy.
Those born under the sign of Gemini are said to be passionate, adaptable, and
smart.
May 11 is Eat What you Want Day so splurge and eat your favorite food without guilt or fear of judgment.
Wear Blue jeans in May as they were invented in May of 1873 after Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis obtained a patent for the pants on May 20th.
May 24 is National Asparagus Day, and production of this crop in
the U.S. is concentrated between three states: California, Washington, and Michigan. Asparagus tastes best in the spring, making it the perfect cookout
veggie.
Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday that's observed on the last
Monday of May. The day honors the men and women who died while serving in the
U.S. military.
Some celebrate traditional holidays, and some enjoy the quirky or unusual ones. No matter what occasions or traditions you follow in May, make them happy and/or meaningful ones.
What May holidays, special occasions, or pastimes do you enjoy most?
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Which fun facts and May activities appeal to you?
Which hemisphere do you live in and how do you celebrate special days that fall in the month of May? I'd love to know.
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