May Day Traditions
What is the traditional dance around a decorated pole called?
What is the Maypole Dance?
This Queen of England, born May 24, 1819, had a whole era named after her.
Who is Queen Victoria?
This popular picnic dessert is made with strawberries and shortcake.
What is Strawberry Shortcake?
What holiday celebrates workers' rights and is observed on May 1 in many countries?
What is International Workers’ Day?
What flower is often associated with May Day and is known for its sweet scent?
What is Lily of the Valley?
In which country did May Day celebrations with flowers and dancing originate?
What is England?
This music legend, born on May 13, is known for songs like "Superstition" and "Isn't She Lovely.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
In May, many people enjoy picking this small, sweet red fruit that's often used in pies and shortcakes.
What are strawberries?
What holiday honors moms and usually falls on the second Sunday of May?
What is Mother’s Day?
This bright yellow flower often blooms in May and is known for following the sun.
What is the sunflower?
What small handmade gifts, often of flowers, are traditionally left on neighbors’ doors on May Day?
What are May Baskets?
This U.S. president, born May 29, 1917, was famous for Camelot and tragedy.
Who is John F. Kennedy?
Which flying insect becomes very busy in gardens in May?
What are bees?
This Mexican holiday, often mistaken for Independence Day, is celebrated on May 5.
What is Cinco de Mayo?
What flower, often seen in May, is known as the "Queen of Flowers"?
What is the rose?
In ancient Rome, May Day honored which goddess of flowers?
Who is Flora?
This “Golden Girl” actress, born May 26, 1922, was beloved across generations.
Who is Betty White?
What green activity do many people start in May to beautify their yards?
What is gardening?
In the U.S., which May holiday honors fallen military personnel?
What is Memorial Day?
Which brightly colored flower shares its name with a famous Dutch export?
What is the tulip?
Which U.S. century saw May Day become associated with labor rights and protests?
What is the 19th century?
This legendary horror movie actor, known for his spooky voice and roles like in House of Wax, was born on May 27.
Who is Vincent Price?
Which weather phenomenon is more common in spring than any other season?
What are thunderstorms?
This Star Wars-related "holiday" is celebrated by fans on May 4th.
What is Star Wars Day ("May the Fourth Be With You")?
This flower blooms widely in May and is a symbol of remembrance.
What is the poppy?