1999 May 1Beltane
May Day
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Cinco de Mayo
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May 6
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May 20
Mjollnir
AscensionGermanic festival of Mjollnir is the celebration of Thor's hammer. In medieval times, this was considered to be a good day for ritual contests. Ascension, which falls 40 days after Easter, marks the completion of the spring cycle of holy days.
May 21
May 22
May 23
Rosalia
Rose Festival celebrated by the Romans.
May 24
The Mothers
Sacred day to the Mothers, three goddesses worshipped in Celtic countries as bringers of prosperity and good harvest.
May 25
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May 28
May 29
Oak Apple Day
AmbarvaliaRoman festival of purification. Involves walking around fields of growing crops to gain the favor for plants.
In England it became Oak Apple Day, commemorating the escape of Charles II from Cromewells army by hiding in an oak tree. It is customary to wear oak leaves on this day.
May 30
Whitsunday
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