May Day 2026 was celebrated with dawn Morris dancing across parts of the UK and a revived maypole event at California’s Pelican Inn. Rooted in ancient seasonal customs, both traditions brought ...

The practice has its roots in ancient pagan traditions that were persecuted by the Puritans.

In a nod to the past — the very old past — the village of Orland Park hosted a May Day celebration Saturday. The spring celebration can be traced back to Roman times, but the village’s historical ...