The Record (Bergen County, NJ), May 1st, 2005
JIM BECKERMAN, STAFF WRITER The Record (Bergen County, NJ) 05-01-2005
Evolution of May Day -- Tame holiday has dark origins By JIM BECKERMAN, STAFF WRITER Date: 05-01-2005, Sunday Section: LIVING Edtion: All Editions Column: PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
Most, but not all, of the old May Day customs will be on jolly, jaunty, gaudy display this afternoon at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge.
Maypoles, yes. Flower garlands, yes. Dancing and dressing up, yes.
Human sacrifice, no.
"Some of these old traditions are really good, but some of it can be a little scary," says Denise Piccino, the c...
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