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| + | The month of May is very rich in traditions and superstitions. The First day of May, or [[May Day]] sees a number of celebrations, some famous like [[Padstow Obby Oss|Padstow]] and others unknown except to those taking part. | ||
| − | + | [[May superstitions]] and sayings include ''Marry in May, rue the Day'' and ''Mist in May, Heat in June Makes harvest come right soon''. | |
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1st - 3rd May - Minehead [[Somerset]] The Sailor's Horse in Dunster at dawn and Minehead in the evenings. | 1st - 3rd May - Minehead [[Somerset]] The Sailor's Horse in Dunster at dawn and Minehead in the evenings. | ||
Revision as of 12:02, 17 May 2007
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The month of May is very rich in traditions and superstitions. The First day of May, or May Day sees a number of celebrations, some famous like Padstow and others unknown except to those taking part.
May superstitions and sayings include Marry in May, rue the Day and Mist in May, Heat in June Makes harvest come right soon.
1st - 3rd May - Minehead Somerset The Sailor's Horse in Dunster at dawn and Minehead in the evenings.
First Saturday in May - Knutsford, Cheshire - Sanding and Royal May Day
May Day Holiday
- Ikwell May Day - Ickwell Green, Bedfordshire
- Chimney Sweep's Festival & Jack-in-the-Green - Rochester, Kent
- Green Man & Morris - Hastings, Kent
- Jack-in-the-Green procession Morris - Whitstable, Kent
8th May - Helston Furry Dance, Helston, Cornwall
Second Saturday in May - May Queen & Maypole Dancing, Hayes Common, Kent
Hunting of the Earl of Rone Weekend including the last Monday in May
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