The May Day Quiz held on Tuesday 1st May raised lots of discussion regarding fact and myths about the month of May. If you were unable to join us and wish to have a go at the quiz - here are the questions

1. How would people celebrate May Day in Medieval Times?



2. What is the 1st May traditionally called?



3. Is there any special person associated with this holiday? If so, who?



4. What is the gem stone for May?



5. What is the flower for May?



6. What is the name of the Greek goddess for whom May is named after?



7. Why did the Anglo-Saxons call May Tri-Milchi?



8. In folklore, was the month of May considered lucky or unlucky for getting married?



9. In folklore, was buying a new broom and washing blankets considered to bring good or bad luck?



10. Who was the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia on 5th May 1930?



11. What was the big achievement for Roger Bannister on 6th May 1954?



12. Who was the famous nurse born on 12th May 1820?



Interesting Fact: May Day superstition � young girls rushed out into the garden to wash their faces in the �May dew�. The old tale said that May dew had magic properties and the dew was able to remove freckles, spots and pimples!