La Tradition du Muguet
What are you supposed to do during La Tradition du Muguet?
Give your loved ones a bouquet of “Lily-of-the-Valley”
What are some characteristics of the Lillies of the Valley?
Delicate, bell-shaped, white flowers
La Fête du Travail is dedicated to...?
Labourers and working classes
What does "La Fête du Travail" mean in English?
Labor Day
What does "le muguet" mean?
the lily of the valley
What do "Lillies of the Valley" symbolize?
Happiness and good luck
Why was the Lily of the Valley crop disappointing in the video?
Due to cold and pathetic spring weather
T/F: All non-essential businesses are closed during La Fête du Travail and buses/the metro don’t run
True
What places/business are typically closed on "La Fête du Travail"?
The bus, metro, all stores; only the hospital stays open
What does "coutume" mean?
custom
How much does each Lily of the Valley cost?
€1-€50
What does the French government allow on May 1st regarding the sale of flowers?
Anyone can sell the lillies in the street
People often wore __________ while protesting for the 8-hour work day
lily sprigs attached to their buttonholes
T/F: May 1st is the only mandatory non-working paid public holiday in France
True
How do you say "the king" in French?
le roi
Why did La Tradition du Muguet start?
King Charles IX was given a lily of the valley as a good luck charm
What influences the cost of Lilies of the Valley?
The quantity and quality of the flowers
La Fête du Travail became a public holiday after what?
After the 8-hour work day was introduced due to protests
In what year did France officially recognize May 1st as a paid public holiday?
1947
How do you say "good luck" in French?
bonne chance
How many sprigs of Lily of the Valley are sold each year?
Over 60 million
In what century did the tradition of giving lilies of the valley on May 1st become popular?
The 20th century
To symbolize the international movement that created La Fête du Travail, protestors began to wear a red triangle. This red triangle represents...?
8 hours of work, 8 hours of sleep, and 8 hours of play
How do French people demonstrate and show their political ideas on this day?
By marching on the street, shouting out slogans, and carrying placards
What is "une grève"?
a strike