May is the fifth month of the year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars, and it's a beautiful blend of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. It's named after Maia, the Greek goddess of growth, warmth, and fertility -- and rightly so, because in May, the world seems to come alive with blooming flowers, chirping birds, and sunny skies.
Here are some fun and fascinating facts about May:
🌱 Birth Flower: The Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn are May’s flowers, symbolizing sweetness, humility, and hope.
🎂 Birthstone: The vibrant emerald, symbolizing rebirth, wisdom, and prosperity, is the birthstone of May.
♉♊ Zodiac Signs: May babies fall under Taurus (steady and reliable) until May 20, and Gemini (curious and witty) from May 21 onward.
📅 Special Days:
May Day May 1st: Celebrated in many countries with dancing, flowers, and festivals to welcome spring.
Mother’s Day second Sunday in May: Honoring mothers and motherhood.
Labour Day/International Workers' Day: Observed on May 1st in many parts of the world to recognize the labor movement.
World Press Freedom Day May 3rd, World Red Cross Day May 8th, and International Day of Families May 15th are among the meaningful global observances.
🧠 Did You Know?
No other month in the English language begins and ends with the same letter except May.
In Old English, May was known as "Þrimilce-mōnaþ" Three-Milkings Month because cows could be milked three times a day due to lush pastures.
May is a time of renewal, celebration, and hope -- a perfect opportunity to grow something new, learn something fresh, or simply enjoy the beauty around