Come celebrate the first of May,
this festive day of sprites and flow'rs --
as streamers circle, maidens sway
in interweaving dance for hours.
Sweet acclamation of the spring,
come celebrate the first of May,
as dancers round the Maypole swing
while children with their garlands play.
And should you spy the elves and fae,
be sure to smile and wish them well.
Come celebrate the first of May,
a time they cast their magic spell.
When lilies of the valley bloom
and daisies overflow bouquets,
forget all thoughts of winter's gloom --
Come celebrate the first of May.
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Author Notes
fae is another word for fairies
lilies of the valley are especially associated with May Day in France, where they are sold on the streets on May Day.
May pole dances are, of course, one of the staples of May Day, as young maiden hold onto the streamers that hang from the pole and dance in interweaving patterns.
Several fairy festivals are advertised on the web for May Day and craft sites offer directions for making May Day garlands and crowns. This is a day of many celebratory traditions, all with springtime as their theme.
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