93K views · 953 reactions | A Spring tradition, the history of the Maypole, on the first of May, spans centuries and continents, with its origins as varied as the costumes. | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook

1.2K views · 55 reactions | The most excellent Maypole dancing! | Alabama Renaissance Faire | Facebook

24 reactions | Dancing around the Maypole, magic show, Loblolly ice cream, live music, hands-on make and take crafts, historic games and live demos! This Sunday, 12-4 pm. FREE! | Historic Arkansas Museum | Facebook

Yesterday, we put up our traditional maypole! Maypoles have a long history in Britain, dating back to at least the medieval period, although their origins likely stretch further into pre-Christian times. Traditionally erected on 1st May to celebrate the arrival of spring, these tall wooden poles were decorated with flowers, ribbons, and greenery. The Maypole dance, where people weave ribbons around the pole in a circular motion, symbolises the unity of nature’s renewal and the fertility of the l

88K views · 1K reactions | Maypole dancing | Explore Carriacou and Petite Martinique | Facebook

2.5K views · 214 reactions | The European folk tradition of dancing around the maypole on the first of May is highlighted in George Sand’s story, 'Fanchon the Cricket'—available now to stream on Apple & Amazon https://linktr.ee/marypickfordfoundation #ModernizingTheSilents score by Julian Ducatenzeiler of Mystic Braves (lolipop records) & Andy Gladbach. | Mary Pickford | Facebook

5.9K views · 225 reactions | The maypole is up and dancing has started at #midsummerpdx | Nordic Northwest | Facebook