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[South Carolina Redfish]

The Roots of May Day:

Well, it is a fact that May Day, which the children do enjoy with all vibes, is not an overly prominent holiday in America. Yet, it does have a long and notable history as one of the world's principal festivals. The origin of the May Day as a day for celebration dates back to the days, even before the birth of Christ. And like many ancient festivals it too has a Pagan connection.

For the Druids of the British Isles, May 1 was the second most important holiday of the year. Because, it was when the festival of Beltane held. It was thought that the day divides the year into half. The other half was to be ended with the Samhain on November 1. Those days the May Day custom was the setting of new fire. It was one of those ancient New Year rites performed throughout the world. And the fire itself was thought to lend life to the burgeoning springtime sun. Cattle were driven through the fire to purify them. Men, with their sweethearts, passed through the smoke for seeing good luck.

Then the Romans came to occupy the British Isles. The beginning of May was a very popular feast time for the Romans. It was devoted primarily to the worship of Flora, the goddess of flowers. It was in her honor a five day celebration, called the Floralia, was held. The five day festival would start from April 28 and end on May 2. The Romans brought in the rituals of the Floralia festival in the British Isles. And gradually the rituals of the Floralia were added to those of the Beltane. And many of today's customs on the May Day bear a stark similarity with those combined traditions.

May day observance was discouraged during the Puritans. Though, it was relived when the Puritans lost power in England, it didn't have the same robust force. Gradually, it came to be regarded more as a day of joy and merriment for the kids, rather than a day of observing the ancient fertility rights.

You forgot that it's also a big day for commies!

Get used to it in case Hillary Wins

What do you mean in case?  Barring a Divine intervention, that is going to happen.  Republican stupidity will guarantee delivery of a third term of Democratic presidents.

I don't know, a corrupt election is the threat she maintains but I think she is far more widely hated than the media would ever let the ignorant public know.

[South Carolina Redfish]

Remember that article you put up the other week about the racist vandalism at Clemson (that amounted to hanging banana's on a newly erected historical marker on campus?)

Yes

[Travellin Dave]

Remember that article you put up the other week about the racist vandalism at Clemson (that amounted to hanging banana's on a newly erected historical marker on campus?)

Yes

Well, surprise, surprise, turns out it was a black student that did it.
Still didn't stop a nine day "sit in"  on the University administration building steps with all the regular demands.

[South Carolina Redfish]

Remember that article you put up the other week about the racist vandalism at Clemson (that amounted to hanging banana's on a newly erected historical marker on campus?)

Yes

Well, surprise, surprise, turns out it was a black student that did it.
Still didn't stop a nine day "sit in"  on the University administration building steps with all the regular demands.

LOL, no surprise .  Look at the real story of what went on at Univ of Missouri, and Ferguson, and Baltimore and Trump Rallies.  All paid instigators and protestors.

[Travellin Dave]

The Roots of May Day:

Well, it is a fact that May Day, which the children do enjoy with all vibes, is not an overly prominent holiday in America. Yet, it does have a long and notable history as one of the world's principal festivals. The origin of the May Day as a day for celebration dates back to the days, even before the birth of Christ. And like many ancient festivals it too has a Pagan connection.

For the Druids of the British Isles, May 1 was the second most important holiday of the year. Because, it was when the festival of Beltane held. It was thought that the day divides the year into half. The other half was to be ended with the Samhain on November 1. Those days the May Day custom was the setting of new fire. It was one of those ancient New Year rites performed throughout the world. And the fire itself was thought to lend life to the burgeoning springtime sun. Cattle were driven through the fire to purify them. Men, with their sweethearts, passed through the smoke for seeing good luck.

Then the Romans came to occupy the British Isles. The beginning of May was a very popular feast time for the Romans. It was devoted primarily to the worship of Flora, the goddess of flowers. It was in her honor a five day celebration, called the Floralia, was held. The five day festival would start from April 28 and end on May 2. The Romans brought in the rituals of the Floralia festival in the British Isles. And gradually the rituals of the Floralia were added to those of the Beltane. And many of today's customs on the May Day bear a stark similarity with those combined traditions.

May day observance was discouraged during the Puritans. Though, it was relived when the Puritans lost power in England, it didn't have the same robust force. Gradually, it came to be regarded more as a day of joy and merriment for the kids, rather than a day of observing the ancient fertility rights.

You forgot that it's also a big day for commies!

Get used to it in case Hillary Wins

What do you mean in case?  Barring a Divine intervention, that is going to happen.  Republican stupidity will guarantee delivery of a third term of Democratic presidents.

I don't know, a corrupt election is the threat she maintains but I think she is far more widely hated than the media would ever let the ignorant public know.

No question.  There is no other explanation for "Doc Brown" from getting all the votes he is.  But if the Republican party tries to do anything more to undermine Trump, he will just go independent and destroy the party for decades to come.

[South Carolina Redfish]

The Roots of May Day:

Well, it is a fact that May Day, which the children do enjoy with all vibes, is not an overly prominent holiday in America. Yet, it does have a long and notable history as one of the world's principal festivals. The origin of the May Day as a day for celebration dates back to the days, even before the birth of Christ. And like many ancient festivals it too has a Pagan connection.

For the Druids of the British Isles, May 1 was the second most important holiday of the year. Because, it was when the festival of Beltane held. It was thought that the day divides the year into half. The other half was to be ended with the Samhain on November 1. Those days the May Day custom was the setting of new fire. It was one of those ancient New Year rites performed throughout the world. And the fire itself was thought to lend life to the burgeoning springtime sun. Cattle were driven through the fire to purify them. Men, with their sweethearts, passed through the smoke for seeing good luck.

Then the Romans came to occupy the British Isles. The beginning of May was a very popular feast time for the Romans. It was devoted primarily to the worship of Flora, the goddess of flowers. It was in her honor a five day celebration, called the Floralia, was held. The five day festival would start from April 28 and end on May 2. The Romans brought in the rituals of the Floralia festival in the British Isles. And gradually the rituals of the Floralia were added to those of the Beltane. And many of today's customs on the May Day bear a stark similarity with those combined traditions.

May day observance was discouraged during the Puritans. Though, it was relived when the Puritans lost power in England, it didn't have the same robust force. Gradually, it came to be regarded more as a day of joy and merriment for the kids, rather than a day of observing the ancient fertility rights.

You forgot that it's also a big day for commies!

Get used to it in case Hillary Wins

What do you mean in case?  Barring a Divine intervention, that is going to happen.  Republican stupidity will guarantee delivery of a third term of Democratic presidents.

I don't know, a corrupt election is the threat she maintains but I think she is far more widely hated than the media would ever let the ignorant public know.

No question.  There is no other explanation for "Doc Brown" from getting all the votes he is.  But if the Republican party tries to do anything more to undermine Trump, he will just go independent and destroy the party for decades to come.

Yep, and unfortunately for us the rank and file that is just what they deserve.  The Commies atop the party now will do anything to maintain their corrupt power.

[South Carolina Redfish]

MUWAT's must have lost their love they are showing up everywhere on specials all of a sudden.

[FloridaDean]

good morning Dave and Dave. Oliva O maduro and coffee here. getting ready to head to Chassahowitzka for a little kayaking.

[Travellin Dave]

Morning Mr. Dean.  Have a good one.

[Travellin Dave]

Just reading through the NFL draft pick summaries.  Always hope at this time of year.

[South Carolina Redfish]

good morning Dave and Dave. Oliva O maduro and coffee here. getting ready to head to Chassahowitzka for a little kayaking.

Morning Dean, sounds like a great plan.

[South Carolina Redfish]

Just reading through the NFL draft pick summaries.  Always hope at this time of year.

I don't even look at it, just have absolutely so serious interest in the NFL.

[Travellin Dave]

San Cristobal Elegancia to start the day.

[South Carolina Redfish]

San Cristobal Elegancia to start the day.

Great Smoke!

[South Carolina Redfish]

Laranja's wiped out at the Page except looks like maybe a very few Robustos left.