GERMANY
In Germany, May 1 is a holiday. It is called Der Erste Mai (The First of May) and it takes place the night between April 30 and May 1. This is sometimes known as Walpurgisnacht (Witches Night). It’s an old tradition where people spend the evening outside. They have bonfires, make Maypoles to use the next day and play tricks on each other. A maypole is a tall pole (usually made of wood) that often has ribbons attached to the top. People dance around the Maypole.
Around the world, May 1 is known as International Worker’s Day. In 1886, workers across America were fed up with working long hours for low pay. So, they went on strike. The workers wanted shorter work days. Instead of working 12 or 15 hours or more each day, they were asking to work eight hours a day. The strike lasted three days, and during that time, more than a dozen people died. It was an important time in history because this moved America toward an eight-hour workday, which changed things for people
Around the world, May 1 is known as International Worker’s Day. In 1886, workers across America were fed up with working long hours for low pay. So, they went on strike. The workers wanted shorter work days. Instead of working 12 or 15 hours or more each day, they were asking to work eight hours a day. The strike lasted three days, and during that time, more than a dozen people died. It was an important time in history because this moved America toward an eight-hour workday, which changed things for people across America.
Sunday, May 14, is Mother’s Day. It’s a celebration of moms and motherhood and a time to recognize the impact moms have on their families. One of the best things about Mother’s Day is that it is a wonderful time to show the women in your life who have nurtured you how much you care about them.
