Bonjour,
I hope that you simply and yours are nicely.
Yesterday was Might Day right here in France, a nationwide vacation that celebrates two occasions.
In France we go a bit mad in Might as now we have 4 nationwide holidays. Sure, actually 4! Might 1 is the Fête du Travail – Labor Day, which is all about celebrating employees’ rights. The Fête du Travail in France started in 1793 simply after the French Revolution. It was initially in mid-January however within the late Eighties when america started its marketing campaign for a Labor Day, the French modified their Fête du Travail to match the rising labour motion.
1 Might can be the Fete du Muguet in France. Muguet means lily of the valley. And for nearly 500 years, it’s been a practice to present these delicate, fairly flowers to these you’re keen on, family and friends. All of it started in 1561 when French King Charles IX was given a sprig on 1st Might. He thought it such a beautiful thought he gave the flowers to all the women of the court docket for Might Day the following 12 months. And the behavior turned a part of French historical past… So Might Day in France is like saying “I really like you” and “I respect your proper to a good wage” all of sudden! If you wish to know extra about yesterday’s nationwide day of celebration – now we have a petite podcast episode devoted to the historical past of Might Day (simply click on and play)…
I’m off to the Var area of France very quickly – I’ll be going to pretty Bormes-les-Mimosoas, Draguignan, Hyeres, Toulon, Le Lavandou, Cotignac and some extra attractive southern French locations – include me through Instagram as I’ll put up images and movies as I’m going.
In the meantime I want you a really bon weekend
Bisous
Janine
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