May Flowers
This iconic red flower, planted throughout Ottawa in May, symbolizes the friendship between Canada and the Netherlands.
What is the tulip?
The public elects this official to run your city.
What is a mayor?
This cowboy actor born May 26, 1907 starred in True Grit.
Who is John Wayne?
In many countries, we honor these people on the second Sunday in May.
What is Mother's Day?
How many days are in May?
What is 31?
This flower symbolizes the purity of a mother’s love.
What is a white carnation?
The pilgrim ship that set sail for New England.
What is May Flower?
Born May 31, this actor and director became famous for Dirty Harry movies and the line, “Go ahead, make my day.”
Who is Clint Eastwood?
The NHL playoffs usually heat up in May — and this Canadian team last won the Stanley Cup in 1993.
Who are the Montreal Canadiens?
True or False.
The month of May was originally named for the Greek goddess Maia.
True.
This national park in Alberta comes alive with wildflowers each May, including glacier lilies and shooting stars.
What is Banff National Park?
This white condiment is great for a cold-cut sandwich.
What is Mayo?
This music legend born May 13, recorded hits like “Superstition” and “Isn’t She Lovely.”
Who is Stevie Wonder?
Celebrated on the Monday before May 25th, this holiday marks the birthday of a long-reigning British monarch
What is Victoria Day?
This is the birthstone of May.
What is the emerald?
The birth flower for May is this small flower with tiny white bells.
What is Lily of the Valley?
Word synonymous to "Perhaps,possibly"
What is maybe?
This graceful actress from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Roman Holiday was born May 4.
Who is Audrey Hepburn?
Fans of this famous movie series celebrate May 4th each year with the phrase, “May the Fourth be with you.”
What is Star Wars?
True or False.
May is considered to be an unlucky month for weddings.
True.
The saying goes "Marry in May, and you'll rue the day"
People dance around this long pole wrapped with flowers, fabric, and garland on a day named for it.
What is a Maypole?
The maypole dance serves as a vibrant celebration of spring, symbolizing fertility, renewal, and community bonding through its rich historical and cultural significance.
An international emergency distress call used by pilots and sailors.
What is "Mayday, Mayday?"
Born May 10, this legendary dancer and actor starred with Ginger Rogers in classic Hollywood musicals.
Who is Fred Astaire?
In Mexico and parts of the U.S., this holiday commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla.
What is Cinco de Mayo? It is celebrated on May 5.
This 1969 space mission reached the Moon in July, but its successful launch happened in May, making it one of the most famous missions in history.
What is Apollo 11?