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100

People dance around what decorated pole on May Day? 

Maypole 

100

May Day is celebrated in many countries on what date?  

May 1ST 

100

What tall pole with ribbons is a key May Day symbol? 

Maypole 

100

May Day celebrates the arrival of what season? 

Spring

100

May Day happens on the first day of which month? 

May 

200

Baskets of flowers are sometimes left on neighbors’ doors as a kind act are called?  

May Baskets 

200

In the United States, May Day is less common than which spring holiday? 

Easter 

200

What colorful items are tied to the maypole? 

Ribbons 

200

What weather is common in spring, bringing flowers to life? 

Rain 

200

What is another name for May Day celebrations is this type of festival? 

Spring Festival 

300

What type of dancing is done around the maypole? 

Ribbon Dance 

300

Where around the world does May Day includes crowning a May Queen? 

England 

300

What is often given as gifts in May baskets? 

Flowers 

300

What happens to trees in spring after winter? 

They Grow 

300

People often celebrate outdoors because of what nicer weather? 

Warmer Weather 

400

People often celebrate May Day by enjoying which season? 

Spring 

400

May Day is also known as International Workers’ Day in many countries, celebrating what group? 

Workers/Labor's 

400

What title is given to a girl chosen to represent spring? 

The May Queen 

400

Studies suggest spring now begins roughly how many weeks earlier than it did in the 1970s? 

Three Weeks Earlier 

400

May Day traditions go back hundreds of years to what continent? 

Europe 

500

In some places, children hang baskets and then quickly run away after knocking—this is called what? 

May Surprise 

500

In France, people give small bouquets of what flower for good luck on May Day? 

Lilies of the Valley 

500

What small container is filled with treats or flowers and hung on doors? 

Baskets 

500

Baby birds learn to do what in spring to defend territories and attract mates? 

Sing 

500

Shouting “May Day! May Day!” can also be a signal used in emergencies for what purpose? 

Asking for Help 

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