May Pole Dance memory...

Happy May 1st!

When I was in 3rd grade,

in about 1961,

in a very small town in south Texas,

I was chosen from my class,

 along with other children from other classes,

to be in the celebration for May Day.

We were to do the May Pole dance.

I was soooo excited!

Here is a photo I found on

http://www.dmiblog.com/archives/2008/05/of_maypoles_and_massacres_a_sh.html

to give you an idea of how it looked.

I thought the colorful ribbons were beautiful

 and I loved dancing.

My mama made my costume,

although I don't remember just what it looked like....

I do know it was blue

and made from old dresses and lace.

I had long brown hair,

usually worn in braids,

but this day I wore it down.

My hair reached all the way to my knees!

(I didn't cut my hair till I was ten years old)

I remember I felt so special and beautiful.

Like the article states...

 Hewn tree trunks were erected in town centers

and adorned with garland and wreaths,

around which revelers methodically

 weaved a colorful shroud of ribbons

 through dance.

I do remember that it was so much fun!

I'm not sure if that little town still celebrates

May day like that anymore.

I should find out.

That would be interesting to know.

I would love to see a
May Pole dance again.

Savor the Day!

Yvonne