Did You Know?
May 01st

It’s May!

May.Info
Month of year: 5th
Days: 31
Birthstone: Emerald
Flower: Lily of the Valley
Season: Spring
Horoscope: Taurus, Gemini

History:
It is thought that May was named for the Greek goddess Maia, the Roman goddess of fertility

Important Observances:
May Day (01)
Cinco de Mayo (05)
Mother’s Day (10)
Memorial Day (25)

Notable Birthdays:
Pres. Harry Truman (08)
Malcolm X (19)
Cher (20)
Sally Ride (26)
Pres. J F Kennedy (29)

Anniversaries:
V-E Day
Academy Awards
1st US Same-Sex Marriage

Thanks for joining us as we counted down to May!

Happy May,
louie and the holiday elves

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