Did You Know?
Facts, Figures & Folklore about
the Month of May
April 24 : 07 days till May

Did you know that many historians believe the month of May was named for Maia, the Greek goddess of fertility?

During Roman times, a spring fertility festival called Bona Dea was held in Maia’s honor.

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