A brief look at the custom known as Bringing in the May, the night before May Day, when nature ran riot.
Walking bush, Jack in the Green, has a history dating back to the early 1800s. Here's how the character came into being.
Of all the esoteric traditions and rituals that take place across the UK, the Cooper’s Hill cheese rolling contest is...
Everything you ever wanted to know about the maypole tradition, but were too uncomfortable to ask.
Our round-up of photos and videos of morris dancers dancing up the sun on May Day, 2023. The summer is icumen in and winter's gone away.
Which are the best traditional May songs to kickstart your summer? We asked some of our favourite singers for their recommendations.