Noun
observed in many countries to celebrate the coming of spring; observed in Russia and related countries in honor of labor
Source: WordNetHowl said to Sophie, "I've been wondering all along if you would turn out to be that lovely girl I met on May Day. Why were you scared then? Diana Wynne Jones
1 May is commemorated in former communist countries, such as Poland, and some Western European countries as May Day, and John Paul II was well known for his contributions to communism's relatively peaceful demise. Source: Internet
Accounts now available in Home papers to hand of May Day proceedings in the Old World make interesting reading. Source: Internet
Although at all other times of the year, selling any kind of flowers or anything else on the street requires paying for a permit, merry May Day is exempted from this evil tax, and anyone can sell the blossoms anywhere without being tithed by the city. Source: Internet
Estonia May Day or "Spring Day" (Kevadpüha) is a national holiday in Estonia celebrating the arrival of spring. Source: Internet
ISBN 0-313-30101-8 Early plays, May Day games and fairs By the early 15th century at the latest, Robin Hood had become associated with May Day celebrations, with revellers dressing as Robin or as members of his band for the festivities. Source: Internet