01/05/2020
HAPPY 1ST OF MAY! 🌺🌷💐🌼
In May 1st, Greece is celebrating Spring. The custom of Protomagia (May 1st) has its roots in ancient Greece.Maios (May) the last month of Spring took its name from the Goddess Maja, a goddess who took her name from the ancient word Maia, the nurse and mother. May, according to Greek folklore, has two meanings: The good and the bad, rebirth and death. The custom celebrates the final victory of the summer against winter as the victory of the life against death.
The custom of May 1st is to decorate the doors of houses with flower wreaths in a way to welcome the power of nature into our home. The wreath is made from various flowers, handpicked and knitted together...Also, today, it is the International Workers' Day and is celebrated in many countries around the world.
https://athenscentre.gr/?p=4281
HAPPY 1ST OF MAY! 🌺🌷💐🌼
In May 1st, Greece is celebrating Spring. The custom of Protomagia (May 1st) has its roots in ancient Greece.Maios (May) the last month of Spring took its name from the Goddess Maja, a goddess who took her name from the ancient word Maia, the nurse and mother. May, according to Greek folklore, has two meanings: The good and the bad, rebirth and death. The custom celebrates the final victory of the summer against winter as the victory of the life against death.
The custom of May 1st is to decorate the doors of houses with flower wreaths in a way to welcome the power of nature into our home. The wreath is made from various flowers, handpicked and knitted together...Also, today, it is the International Workers' Day and is celebrated in many countries around the world.
https://athenscentre.gr/?p=4281