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Celebrating May Day in Britain 2

  • 7 years ago
  • Britain, GreatBritain, May, MayDay, 2015, ByDate

May Day traditions in Britain include Morris dancing, the crowning of the May Queen and Maypole dancing.

Morris dancers normally perform on May Day. These are men wearing folk costumes and bell pads on their shins. They use sticks, swords and handkerchiefs that maybe wielded by the dancers during their dance.

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