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Facts about May

  • On 6 May 1994 the Channel Tunnel was officially opened.
  • First thing on May 1st morning, girls would wash their faces in the dew.
  • On 9 May 1671, Captain Blood tried to steal the Crown Jewels.

May

2nd May

May Day

Traditionally, people celebrate the start of May with dancing, flowers and games.

2nd May

Cheese rolling

Teams race through the village, rolling a Stilton cheese in front of them.

17th May

Wesak

Buddhists celebrate the life of the Buddha, with lanterns and garlands.