Well, May is here and what a wonderful time of the year it is. The weather has warmed up considerably, and I don't know about you, but I'm ready for some sun! My wonderful husband bought me the pink tulips, and what a great way to start May day it was :)
A popular activity on May Day is to decorate a pole with brightly colored ribbon or paper streamers. Some also add flowers and balloons. The pole is usually carried in a parade and then placed in the ground at a designated area. People then dance around the May pole, holding the ends of the streamers or ribbon in their hands.
In some parts of the USA, May Baskets are made. These baskets are small and usually filled with flowers or treats and left at someone's doorstep. The basket giver would ring the bell and run away. The person receiving the basket would try to catch the fleeing giver. If they caught the person, a kiss was to be exchanged.
I am including a basic instruction for a cone basket, fill it with anything you desire, and give this to your friends on May day, they'll love it! (ps. if you need my address I can e-mail it to you :) )
May Day Cone Basket
Instructions:
Cut a triangle shape out of bright colored construction paper. Make the point flat. Roll the triangle into a cone shape and tape the 2 sides together. Trim off any extra paper around the top of the cone to make it even.
Cut a strip of construction paper that is approximately 12-inches long by 2-inches wide. Tape this strip onto the top of your cone to make a handle.
Now you can fill the cone with flowers and/or treats.
Happy May Day!!
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