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pagan survival in Christian England, was called Mayday, being clamed as a holy
day it has remained one of the few to survive and is still celebrated today by
some people. In some cultures its a day that the hawthorn or May blossom is
gathered.
The women would dance around the may-pole singing songs, taking the lead in
love, which demonstrated a reversal of the rules of courtly love.
The custom of placing a cabbage on the doorstep of girls who had behaved
improper during the year was a method of social control. Regardless of the
degree of care they may have taken with regard to their flirtations, they were
bound to be found out on May day.
Celebrations
Christmas Boxing Day
Easter May Day
Martinmas Advent
Halloween Michaelmas
Pentecost Candlemas
Hock Tide Plow Monday
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