May Day

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/may-day

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is May Day and when is it celebrated?May Day is a spring celebration on May 1st that welcomes summer with flowers, dancing, and fun.
2. Why do people bring branches and wildflowers on May Day?They bring green branches and wildflowers to decorate homes and show the land waking up after winter.

Spring Equinox: The astronomical event marking the start of spring, when day and night are of equal length.
Summer Solstice: The astronomical event marking the start of summer, characterized by the longest day of the year.
Beltane: An ancient Gaelic festival celebrated around May 1st, associated with fire, fertility, and the beginning of summer.
Walpurgis Night: A traditional festival celebrated on the night of April 30th in parts of Central and Northern Europe, often involving bonfires.