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Does anyone celebrate Mayday?
well, you could put some ribbons on your headI entered the thread thinking it would be something to do with me
Haha, nah I don't I know a few people who do the whole 'run around a pole' thing but if I am honest I don't really know what it's all about! :shy:
_Mayday_
On May 1 the United States celebrates Law Day, U.S.A.. It is meant to reflect on the role of law in the foundation of the country and to recognize its importance for society.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_Day,_U.S.A.WHEREAS it is fitting that the people of this Nation should remember with pride and vigilantly guard the great heritage of liberty, justice and equality under law which our forefathers bequeathed to us; and
WHEREAS it is our moral and civic obligation as free men and as Americans to preserve and strengthen that great heritage; and
WHEREAS the principle of guaranteed fundamental rights of individuals under the law is the heart and sinew of our Nation, and distinguishes our governmental system from the type of government that rules by might alone; and
WHEREAS our government has served as an inspiration and a beacon light for oppressed peoples of the World seeking freedom, justice and equality of the individual under law; and
WHEREAS universal application of the principles of the rule of law in the settlement of international disputes would greatly enhance the cause of a just and enduring peace; and
WHEREAS a day of national dedication to the principle of government under law would afford us an opportunity better to understand and appreciate the manifold virtues of such a government and to focus the attention of the World upon them;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Thursday, May 1, 1958 as Law Day - USA. I urge the people of the United States to observe the designated day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, and I especially urge the legal profession, the press, and the radio, television and motion picture industries to promote and to participate in the observance of that date.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the Seal of the United States of America to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this Third Day of February in the Year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the One Hundred and Eighty-second.
(Signed) DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER By the President
JOHN FOSTER DULLES Secretary of State
The White House February 3, 1958
If only it were that simple!well, you could put some ribbons on your head
---maybe some women will start circling you, especially today
My friend actually researched maypoles for a history paper. Basically, it's a pagan fertility rite ("spring is here: let's make babies to encourage the Field Gods" sort of thing) that was happily coopted by all sorts of people who wouldn't identify themselves as pagan.I've never actually known what May Day is all about anyway. I mean, I know it's May 1, and people wrap ribbons around poles, but I haven't a clue why they do it or why the day is special to anyone.
May 4th is International Tuba DayPersonally I'm waiting for May 4th INTERNATIONAL RESPECT FOR CHICKENS DAY
http://www.upc-online.org/whatsnew/42706irfcdphoto.html
I think it is like Cinco de Mayo....expect more along the lines of "Uno de Mayo"I've never actually known what May Day is all about anyway. I mean, I know it's May 1, and people wrap ribbons around poles, but I haven't a clue why they do it or why the day is special to anyone.
Well, Cinco de Mayo at least involves drinking a lot of beer, so that makes sense.I think it is like Cinco de Mayo....expect more along the lines of "Uno de Mayo"
Seriously though, I also don't understand this holiday.
:rofl:Personally, I'd be disappointed to find there was a reason for the May Day. Dancing around a pole with ribbons for no good reason just sounds a lot more fun than having some kind of ancient tradition or symbolism attached to it.
Yeah. The random part doesn't work. You need an even number of people for a maypole. If I'm the only person that shows up, then I'm odd.:rofl:
(Is there anything stopping BobG from doing this randomly on other days of the year for no reason)
Well, I can't really say that you wouldn't still be odd if other people showed up.Yeah. The random part doesn't work. You need an even number of people for a maypole. If I'm the only person that shows up, then I'm odd.