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Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Wreaths and Fire Jumping: Greek May Day Traditions

May Day in Greece has its roots in ancient times as a celebration of Spring. According to tradition, May was named after the Roman goddess Maia, which is the Greek word for midwife, nurse and mother. The Ancient Greeks had dedicated the fifth month of the ...


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