The first of May has long been considered a day to celebrate although the reasons have varied and it is important to note the difference between May 1st and May Day,
The words “May Day” are derived from the French expression venez m’aider, meaning “come help me,” which came to be internationally recognized as indicating a life-threatening emergency; part…
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