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May Newsletter

Goodbye, April, and hello, May! We are nearly halfway through the year already; can you believe it? We have a few things going on this month, which, by the way, is named after the Roman goddess Maia, who was in charge of the growth of plants—fitting for this month and this time of year, I think. This month, we have May Day, which is today, in case you didn’t know. May Day has astronomical roots as a holiday, being the midway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. May Day is one of the Celtic cross-quarter days, which are days that mark halfway points between equinoxes and solstices.

Cinco de Mayo is coming up soon as well. The Fifth of May commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862, when the Mexican army defeated the French army. Cinco de Mayo is not to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day, which is when Mexico was freed from Spanish rule. The Battle of Puebla actually happened over half a century after Mexico gained independence.

Mother’s Day is fast approaching as well, arriving on May 12th. Mother’s Day happens on the second Sunday of May every year and has existed since, well, there have been mothers. In ancient times, there have always been days in which mothers were celebrated. Often, these holidays were tied to goddesses; the Greeks had Rhea, the Romans had Cybele, and the Norsemen had Frigg. Even now, in India, there is a celebration called Durga-puja, which honors the goddess Durga. Motherhood has always been and will always be an important part of human culture.

This month also begets a full moon, as always. The Full Flower Moon will rise into the night sky on Thursday, May 23rd. The Full Flower Moon, of course, gets its name from the abundance of flowers that bloom during this time of year.

May 27th is Memorial Day—a day to honor all men and women who have died while serving in the military. This day is not to be confused with Veterans Day. Memorial Day is for those who have died, while Veterans Day is for all who have served, whether in the past or now, whether through war or through peace. Memorial Day is a time to remember those who did not make it home to their families and who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we may live in a land of peace and freedom.

In contrast to Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day is the day to honor and thank those who are currently serving in any branch of the military. On August 31st, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day to replace the separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force days. The single-day celebration came after the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.

In other news, if you were born this month, happy birthday! Your birth flowers are the hawthorn and lily-of the-valley! The hawthorn symbolizes hope, beauty, and love, while the lily-of-the-valley signifies purity, sincerity, and happiness. Your birthstone is the emerald, which symbolizes rebirth, fertility, and good fortune.

In any case, a happy May to everyone! I hope this month brings you lots of joy and happiness!
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