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What is the theme of May activities?

Activities suitable for May include Labor Day, May 4th Youth Day, Mother's Day, 520, Long Summer, Xiaoman and so on.

1, Labor Day

International Labor Day, also known as "May 1 International Labor Day" and "International Demonstration Day", is a national holiday in more than 80 countries in the world. On May 1 day every year. This is a festival for working people all over the world.

2. May 4th Youth Day

May 4th is Youth Day every year. During the Youth Day, colorful commemorative activities were held in various parts of China, and young people also participated in various social volunteers and social practice activities. Many places also hold adult ceremonies on Youth Day.

3. Mother's Day

Mother's Day is a time to thank your mother. Modern Mother's Day originated in America, and it is the second Sunday in May every year. Mothers usually receive gifts on this day. Carnation is considered as a flower dedicated to mother, while China's mother flower is Hemerocallis, also known as the girl without sorrow.

4、520

"520" homophones "I love you". Because it is easy to use on the Internet, "520" is often called "I love you" and has become the expression of many lovers. Even the wedding day is chosen on May 20th.

5. Long summer

Long summer is the seventh solar term among the twenty-four solar terms and the first solar term in summer. The festival is held on May 5-7 of the Gregorian calendar every year. At this time, the bucket handle of the Big Dipper points to the southeast, and the longitude of the sun reaches 45. Long summer is an important solar term, marking the peak season for the growth of all things.

6.xiaoman

Xiaoman, the eighth of the 24 solar terms, is also the second solar term in summer. Celebrate Xiaoman every year on May 20th-22nd of the Gregorian calendar.