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31 REASONS TO CELEBRATE MAY 2022

 

MAY IS NAMED FOR THE GREEK GODDESS MAIA
MAY IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE MONTH OF TRANSITION
MAY IS KNOWN FOR LOVE AND SUCCESS

MAY 1: MAY DAY
During the 19th century, May Day took on a new meaning. Born out of the movement for better working conditions, May Day is also called International Workers' Day, which was created to raise awareness of poor labor conditions. May Day celebrations are thrown to honor the spring season in the Northern hemisphere. Some traditions  include dancing around the maypole, indulging in treats, and showering loved ones with gifts.

MAY 2: NATIONAL TRUFFLE DAY

MAY 3: WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY

MAY 4: BIRD DAY

MAY 5: CINCO DE MAYO
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican victory over the French during the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Over time, it has evolved into a day of celebrating Mexican culture. If you want a more authentic way to celebrate, skip the margarita and sip on a Paloma       (a cocktail with tequila, grapefruit, lime, and soda water). You can also enjoy some corn tamales with tomatillo salsa, and fry some yucca root for a crunchy, salty side dish. 

MAY 6: INTERNATIONAL NO DIET DAY

MAY 7: NATIONAL COSMOPOLITAN DAY

MAY 8: IRIS DAY

MAY 8: MOTHER'S DAY (2ND SUNDAY OF MAY)
"A Mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's" - Princess Diana

From being supportive to teaching important life skills, there are countless reasons why mothers are the best. Mom is the prettiest girl every child knows. Mom is the biggest cheerleader and a fierce defender. Mom wants her child's dreams to come true. Mom is any child's best friend. Mom is what real love looks like. Treat your mom, grandma or a maternal figure in your life to a homemade brunch, chocolates, plant, tree or a personalized gift to show her how much you appreciate everything she does.
MAY 10: STAY UP ALL NIGHT, NIGHT

  • MAY 11: NATIONAL EAT WHAT YOU WANT DAY

  • MAY 12: NATIONAL LIMERICK DAY
  • Limericks are funny, quirky poems in which the first two lines rhyme with the fifth line, and the third and fourth lines rhyme with each other. Try your hand at writing some of your own five-line poems to celebrate National Limerick Day.

MAY 13: HUMMUS DAY

MAY 14: NATIONAL BUTTERMILK BISCUIT DAY

MAY 15: CHOCOLATE CHIP DAY

MAY 16: LOVE A TREE DAY
To show your appreciation, give your favorite tree a hug. Even better, plant a new tree to be enjoyed in your yard. Even though Love a Tree Day is officially celebrated once a year, you should love trees every single day. 

MAY 17: NATIONAL WALNUT DAY

MAY 18: NATIONAL NO DIRTY DISHES DAY

MAY 19: NATIONAL DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE DAY

MAY 20: NATIONAL QUICHE LORRAINE DAY

MAY 21: NATIONAL MEMO DAY
You can even celebrate the day just for fun by writing a memo or newsletter for friends and family. Or you can simply put a few sticky notes around your house for your family with some fun facts. On National Memo Day, flex your leadership skills and send out a helpful work memo to your colleagues. 

MAY 22: NATIONAL VANILLA PUDDING DAY

MAY 23: WORLD TURTLE DAY
Take some time on World Turtle Day to learn more about these reptiles and how you can help protect them in the wild. With their shells that serve as protection & pre-historic appearance, turtles are very interesting creatures. Stand with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to stop wildlife crime and other threats to nature. Donate today! You can help save Turtles, other species and their habitats.

MAY 24: ASPARAGUS DAY

MAY 25: NATIONAL WINE DAY

MAY 26: NATIONAL BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DAY

MAY 27: NATIONAL GRAPE POPSICLE DAY

MAY 28: INTERNATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY
There's nothing quite like a juicy burger piled high with all the fixings. Whether you prefer classic patties with American cheese, creative Italian-style burgers, or delicious veggie burgers, this is the day for kicking back and enjoying one for a meal with french fries and a glass of ice cold soda.

MAY 29: LEARN ABOUT COMPOSTING DAY

MAY 30: WATER A FLOWER DAY
Use Water a Flower Day as a reminder to keep your May flowers watered when they're in need of a drink. However, don't get overzealous and give them too much water. Make sure you know your plants' care needs.

MAY 30: MEMORIAL DAY (LAST MONDAY OF MAY)

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. As this is a Federal holiday, not only will schools and libraries be closed, most federal and state offices will be closed and there will be no mail deliveries on Memorial Day. As Memorial Day always falls on a Monday, this creates a three-day break known as Memorial Day weekend. 

The Memorial Day weekend is seen as the unofficial start of summer, and as such, it is a popular holiday enjoyed with outdoor events, pool parties, BBQ and picnics.

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance

for those who have died in military service for the United States. In 2012, the New York Times reported that as many as 25 different places claimed to have begun Memorial Day. In 1966 President Lyndon Johnson officially declared Waterloo N.Y. as the birthplace of Memorial Day, where the village held an event on May 5th 1866. It is known that other informal observations took place before that, such as on May 1st 1865 (two weeks before the end of the Civil War), newly freed slaves in Charleston, South Carolina, held a ceremony reburying fallen Union soldiers with a proper burial. While there is some dispute as to the origin of the day, the first Decoration Day was observed on May 30th 1868, under proclamation by General John A. Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. The first official observation involved placing flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery with Pre-President James Garfield delivering a speech.


MAY 31: NATIONAL MACAROON DAY

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