Bon 1er mai! Today is May 1st, and across France, in honor of La Fête du Travail, or Labor Day, we celebrate with Muguet des Bois, or Lily of the Valley, as a token of happiness and good fortune. Find out more about this tradition in the blog posts below!
Le Muguet du 1er mai / May 1st Lily of the Valley
May 1st is known as “La Fête du Travail” or Labor Day in France, but it is also “La Fête du Muguet”, a celebration that dates back to the Renaissance during Charles IX. It is a day we celebrate the blossoming of the Lily of… Continue reading Le Muguet du 1er mai / May 1st Lily of the Valley
Vive le Muguet! Return of Happiness
May 1st is “La Fête du Muguet” a celebration that dates back to the Renaissance. According to the language of flowers, Lily of the Valley, or Muguet, signifies “The return of happiness!” Share the joy and bring happiness and good fortune by offering a sprig… Continue reading Vive le Muguet! Return of Happiness
Lily of the Valley – Muguet des Bois Intoxicating Fragrance
May 1st in France is called “La Fête du Muguet, and every year, rain or shine, we celebrate le 1er Mai with some Muguet des Bois or Lily of the Valley. It’s a wonderful day that rhymes with happiness, hope, renewal, and good fortune. It… Continue reading Lily of the Valley – Muguet des Bois Intoxicating Fragrance
Share this beautiful sprig of Lily or Brin de Muguet des Bois to wish everyone a Bon 1er mai et beaucoup de bonheur as a token of happiness!
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