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Cow Puppet
In France, cows play an important role in May Day. The cows are led in parades with many flowers attached to their tails. The people watching the parade try to touch the cows; it is believed to be good luck.

Hawaiian Lei
On May 1st, people in Hawaii celebrate their own version of May Day; they call it Lei Day. People give Hawaiian leis to each other. They put them around each other's necks and sometimes give a traditional kiss.

May Day
Surprise your neighbor with a special, home made May day basket and make many other May Day crafts.

May Day Cone Basket
Directions on how to make a cone-shaped May Day basket.

May Day Cone Basket Photo
See a picture of a May Day Cone Basket made by Jennifer and W. Blake Determan from IA.

May Tree
In Germany, one tradition is for boys to secretly plant a May tree in front of the window of the girl they love.

Mini May Day Basket
Instructions for making a tiny May day basket out of a toilet tissue roll.

Tabletop May Pole
Instructions for making a May Day pole out of an empty paper towel roll.

Wishing Well
In London, May Day is celebrated with the children going from house to house. They bring flowers and get pennies in return. The pennies are then thrown into a wishing well. The pennies are then donated to charity.