DIY Project ~ Gather Flowers for a May Day Basket!
~ May Day Basket ~
May Day Baskets were something we made of construction paper in elementary school back in the day, but I haven’t seen much about them for years. If I get a vote, we should bring this neighborly rite of spring back!
Very simple and fun besides: just gather fresh blooms from your spring garden, insert them into a glass or small vase of water in a charming little basket and add a bit of ribbon. The tradition when I was growing up was for children to place them on a neighbor’s door, ring the bell and run away as fast as you could so you weren’t caught. Hiding in nearby bushes to see the recipient’s surprised expression was half the fun. Try this fun little activity with your children or on your own, or place a May Basket on your own door to officially welcome spring.
This basket was filled with the following cut flowers : bleeding heart, lilac, bluebells, hosta leaves, columbine, narcissus, creeping jenny and euphorbia.
Here’s a link to a little history on May Day as well http://www.netglimse.com/holidays/may_day/traditions_and_customs_of_may_day.shtml
May Day Basket hung on the screen door handle.
Hang a May Day Basket on your door instead of a wreath!
great idea.i too remember them.thank you.
Weren’t they lots of fun, Judy? Hopefully folks will remember with us and start making them again! Happy Gardening!