May Day is on Thursday, you have time to make a May Basket and give it to a small child, a neighbor or a friend. It doesn't have to be fancy just a cup or paper folded with a treat inside. Here is a link to one of the simple May Baskets that I have made.
Mine are in process hopefully I will have them done by Thursday. Yesterday afternoon was spent with my die cutting machine making all the parts. The candy was purchased last week.
I have been celebrating May Day for about 72 years.
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My Mom and I in 1953.
Far Guy is holding his own for now. Must be the excellent care from the day and night nurse!
Far Side
Dat denk ik ook, fijn dat Far Guy zich nog staande houdt.
ReplyDeleteLeuke foto van je moeder en jou!
I think so too, good that Far Guy is still holding up.
DeleteNice picture of you and your mother!
I love the idea of making May Baskets! What a wonderful tradition to keep alive after 72 years! It’s so heartwarming to think of the joy those little treats will bring to neighbors and friends. The simple, thoughtful gesture of a May Basket is such a sweet way to celebrate the season. I can imagine the fun you’re having with your die cutting machine – your baskets will surely be beautiful. Wishing Far Guy continued strength, and may your May Day celebrations be filled with smiles!
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What a fun way to celebrate the best month of the year - May.
ReplyDeletePraying for FG to keep improving. He is so lucky to have such a great nurse.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you both! Try not to over-do...
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Donna
I don't think I've ever had a May Day celebration. I think it's wonderful you have kept the tradition going. Good job, day and night nurse!
ReplyDeleteGlad FG is holding his own. Hope he starts improving!! Our guild is doing a May basket exchange on Saturday morning. Ideas are still percolating in my brain. LOL
ReplyDeleteGlad Far Guy is hanging in there. We never celebrated May Day.
ReplyDeleteA good nurse is a great aid in healing. Wishing Far Guy better health.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the pic of your mom when she was young! I only 'knew' her from your blogs as older. She loves so energetic, vibrant, and beautiful in this photo. She is enjoying this holiday time with you.
ReplyDeleteAlso, VERY, VERY happy to hear that your sweet hubby's health is not worse!
ReplyDeleteSo glad FarGuy is doing better. He has a really good nurse.
ReplyDeleteYou're the only person I know that still does May baskets. Warms my heart. Can hardly wait to see them. :)
I remember making May baskets for the neighbor across the street when I was a child.
ReplyDeleteI;m glad Far Guy is doing alright.
ReplyDeleteI think it is all due to the excellent nursing care, too!!! I have run out of toddlers at home on weekdays to help me make my may baskets. Maybe I can get my act together to make some tiny ones to give to seatmates at my conference on Thursday. We shall see.
ReplyDeleteWe hear nothing about May Day here.
ReplyDeleteGlad far guy is doing better! May Day was so much fun as a child but I'm afraid it seems to have vanished from popularity!
ReplyDeleteMay baskets aren't a thing here anymore, but I love it that you keep up the tradition.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tradition you’ve kept alive for 72 years! Your May Baskets sound like such a sweet and thoughtful gesture, and I’m sure whoever receives them will feel extra special. It’s beautiful how you’ve carried this tradition from childhood with your mom to now. Wishing you all the best in finishing your baskets by Thursday—I'm sure they’ll be wonderful! Thank you for the inspiration, and I hope Far Guy continues to do well with such amazing care. Be sure to check out my new post when you have a moment.
ReplyDeleteGood for you!
ReplyDeleteI am sure FG has the best day nurse there is...glad he is doing some better. I remember the May baskets from last year. I had never heard of them before, but I think it is a wonderful thing.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you're right about the excellent day and night nurse at your house! Praying far guy continues to improve. Yes, I love May Day too. Always loved giving and getting May Baskets.
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