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Facts about May ...

  • First thing on May 1st morning, girls would wash their faces in the dew.
  • On 13 May 1957, the BBC began broadcasting TV programmes for schools.
  • On 9 May 1671, Captain Blood tried to steal the Crown Jewels.

This Month

May

1st May

May Day

Traditionally, people celebrate the start of May with dancing, flowers and games.

1st May

Ascension Day

Christians celebrate this as the day Jesus went up to heaven.

5th May

Cheese rolling

Teams race through the village, rolling a Stilton cheese in front of them.

20th May

Wesak

Buddhists celebrate the life of the Buddha, with lanterns and garlands.