In France, the Muguet is an important feature of Labor Day. Everyone can sell them and they are also bought a lot. to give to each other as a symbol of happiness and spring
Photo: Muguet - celebrate happiness and spring - by © Richard Poppelaars #About_Pixels #Photography (Nikon D7200) / #flower #lilyofthevalley #muguet - #event #FeteduTravail #LabourDay #PremierMai# / #EventPhotography at #Market in #Coulommiers, #ledeFrance - #France
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Coulommiers: Event Photography
In France, as in many other countries, Labor Day is celebrated as a national holiday on May 1. The French call this day 'Fête du Travail' (Labour Day) or sometimes 'Premier Mai' (First of May). Traditionally a day of protest and demonstrations to advocate for better working conditions and social justice.
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Symbolism of the lily of the valley: muguet. Another tradition is to give lilies of the valley (muguet) to each other on 1 May as a symbol of happiness and spring. They are sold everywhere as small bouquets of lilies of the valley. This tradition arose somewhat later and has a more folkloric origin, separate from the direct political and social struggle of the labour movement. However, it has become a strongly associated feature of the "Fête du Travail" in France.
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History: As in many other European countries, the first Labour Day in France was celebrated on 1 May 1890. It was not until later on 23 April 1919 that it became an official national holiday in France. This happened on , after the end of World War I. The French government recognized Labor Day as a paid holiday in recognition of the efforts of workers during the war and in line with the international movement..
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