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Celebrating May Day as a Married Couple

There is more to May Day celebrations than May Day baskets and May Pole dancing. May Day traditions go far back in history and many involve couples and marriage.
May Day Activities for Married Couples
There is more to May Day than dancing around a May Pole. There are May Day customs that involve marriage. Read about May Day activities for married couples.
May Day Gift Ideas
Surprise your spouse with a gift on May Day. It doesn't have to be an elaborate or expensive gift. These May Day gift suggestions follow the keep it simple philosophy.
Beltane -- May Day Celebrations
Information about Beltane, or May Day, and how it is the fertility festival marking the beginning of summer.
Celebrating May Day
Here is help in making gifts to share on May Day.
German Customs in May
German May customs and holidays reflect the end of winter and the arrival of warmer days.
May Day in Merrie Olde England
This site explains the May Day customs and their significance to the Celts.
Celebrating May Day
Presented by the School of Seasons, this page explains how May Day is one of the corner days falling between the solar festivals of the year.
May Day
According to this site, in German-speaking countries the first day of May is a national holiday. Historical and current traditions of May Day are explained.
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