May Day

noun

the first day of May, long celebrated with various festivities, as the crowning of the May queen, dancing around the Maypole, and, in recent years, often marked by labor parades and political demonstrations.

May Day

noun

1. the first day of May, traditionally a celebration of the coming of spring: in some countries now observed as a holiday in honour of workers
2. ( as modifier )
  May-Day celebrations

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Word History and Origins

Origin of May Day¹

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English

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Additionally, during the popular May Day holiday season last year, some universities issued strict guidelines for students who had planned to travel.

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And so with the major May Day holiday in China over, officials in Beijing have decided the time is right to talk.

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The incident occurred as China celebrated the tail end of its week-long May Day holiday, a peak season for travel.

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Hundreds of people have been arrested in Istanbul, with 50,000 police officers deployed to the city as authorities attempt to crack down on May Day protests.

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The talks on May Day will see Acas included in negotiations for the first time since the strike began, after Unite and the council agreed to go to mediation talks.

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