and besides, I was a young idealistic teacher, who found hitting kids unnecessary, preferring to debate with them. So far I had managed to avoid administering corporal punishment, which was in direct contrast to Mr Bell who caned and slippered boys both in and out of the gym, for even t...
And now, when the heavens are propitious for action, Here is our Emperor ready-no wasteful wanderer." - Wang Wei, Looking Down in a Spring Rain "May crowning is a traditional Roman Catholic ritual that occurs in the month of May of every year. In some countries, it takes place on ...
If you want to make a small indoor Mary garden, check out this post oncrafty indoor mini Mary gardens for kids here. This can be a great option if you are lacking a traditional Mary statue! Have A May Crowning With Kids Some years, our family has a May crowning during the month of ...
Crowning a May Queen was also popular during this day. Women used leaves and flowers for hair garlands. In the late 20th century, giving of May baskets filled with sweets and flowers started to fade. Traditionally, these baskets would be left to someone’s doorstep. ...
In theUnited Kingdom, more than 2000-year-oldMay Day traditionsare still alive in many towns and villages. The ancient Celts welcomed spring duringBeltanebylighting bonfiresor the ‘fire of Belt.’ Its fertility rituals have carried through to today, includingcrowning a May Queen and dancing aro...
and tradition in England, some of which eventually came to America. Children would dance around the maypole, holding onto colorful ribbons. People would “bring in the May” by gathering wildflowers and green branches, weaving floral hoops and hair garlands, and crowning a May king and queen...
And since we are crowning Mary as the queen of May, why not celebrate with some good ‘ol fashioned May baskets? Let’s take a look at someMarian inspired May basket ideas. May Basket Basics It used to be very popular to make “May baskets” for your friends, neighbors, and even your...
of spring. (Oh I know you’re laughing because we said goodbye to winter a while ago and sent off spring when the triple-digit temps crept up on us this week). May Day is normally associated with flowers, dancing, Maypoles, and celebration that often including crowning a king or queen...
Crowning Glory -- An Experiment in Self-Discovery Through Disguise Stacy Harshman Andarina Publishing 9780997368802 $1.99 www.crowningglorybook.com Crowning Glory -- An Experiment in Self-Discovery Through Disguise may initially sound like a psychological self-help read; but in actually it is an unu...
Barbara Stanwyck is great when she’s bad. Phyllis Dietrichson is the epitome of this fact, remaining one of the crowning achievements of her career. Though a lesser-known incarnation, Thelma Jordon is worthy of some notoriety in her own right. ...