May Days
In many countries, we honor these very important people on the second Sunday in May
What is Mother's Day?
This white substance is great for a cold-cut sandwich
What is MAYonnaise?
This famous boxer -- nicknamed "Money" -- won all 50 of his professional fights across five different weight classes
HINT: month + rainy/sunny/windy/snowy
Who is Floyd MAYweather?
Based on European -- primarily British -- traditions, people dance around this long wooden pillar wrapped with flowers, fabric, and garland on a day named for it
What is a MAYpole (May 1)?
Second only to June, May is considered a lucky month to host this event
What is a wedding?
Mobile phone farming game that rhymes with the month
What is Hay Day?
This word means "possibly" and/or "perhaps"
What is MAYbe?
Andy Taylor and Barney Fife patrolled the mean streets of this fictional North Carolina city on "The Andy Griffith Show"
What is MAYberry?
This fine, powdery substance produced by trees, grasses, and weeds for reproduction is a primary culprit for causing seasonal allergies
What is pollen?
Another phrase for "Can I" -- often said in a children's game preceded by the word "Mother"
What is "(Mother) May I?"
Memorial Day, celebrating the memory of fallen soldiers in the armed forces, is observed annually on this day
What is the last Monday of May?
These British separatists set out on a pilgrimage for New England in 1620 on this ship
What is the MAYflower?
Famous "golden age" actress whose career spanned over seven decades, accentuated by her blunt sexuality and husky voice; she once told Cary Grant's character, "Why don't you come up and see me sometime!"
Who was Mae West?
Hawaii celebrates this welcome gift for visitors on the first day of May.
HINT: Rhymes with the month
What is a lei?
Chuck Berry had a #1 tune about chasing his unfaithful girlfriend in her Cadillac; her name matches this American multinational cosmetics, skin care, perfume, and personal care company, based in New York City
What is MAYbelline?
Cinco De Mayo -- an American celebration more than a Mexican one -- commemorates the Mexican army's defeat of this country's invading force at the Battle of Pueblo on May 5, 1862
What is France?
The public elects this official to run your city
What is a MAYor?
This famous horse race takes place on the second Saturday of May in the USA
What is the Kentucky Derby?
A flower of this color symbolizes the purity of a mother’s love
What is white?
This Greek goddess is the source for the name of the month of May
Who is Maia?