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Lily of the valley on the first of may

April 30th, 2006

The 1st of May is the Labour Day in France. No one work except the lily of the valley sellers in the streets. Traditionnaly, people give a twig of lily to their relatives to bring some luck.

Entry Filed under: Lifestyle, Paris, Streets

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  • 1. Michele  |  May 1st, 2006 at 1:26 am

    If any were blooming here in Minnesota yet, I’d have a handful for each of my colleagues. As it is, wet and rainy and not much green.

    How did this tradition start?

  • 2. Administrator  |  May 1st, 2006 at 7:34 am

    It started in 1561 on a first of May, when the king Charles X offered some lily to the women of his “court”, whishing happiness to everyone. This tradition lasted ever since today. The lily of the valley is sold in the flower shops but mostly in the street by one day sellers.

  • 3. From my French window &ra&hellip  |  May 1st, 2006 at 12:38 pm

    […] Please visit Spirit of Paris to see a beautiful picture capturing this special day. Spirit of Paris is one of my favorite photoblogs. Take a look around while you are there visiting and I am sure it will become one of yours as well. […]

  • 4. Eric at Paris Daily Photo  |  May 1st, 2006 at 11:13 pm

    A nice photo that really captures the day. Relaxing with a coffee and some muguet that’s been given nearby. Wish I were relaxing today, but you know these blogs keep you busy!

  • 5. AnnaBlack  |  May 3rd, 2006 at 8:03 pm

    Beautiful. A lovely picture :)

  • 6. Tomate Farcie  |  May 5th, 2006 at 2:18 am

    I love it! Muguet smells so nice … Lovely picture. By the way, I see in the background that a few cars have managed to park on the sidewalks despite the posts planted there…

  • 7. Administrator  |  May 5th, 2006 at 7:25 pm

    Tomate > These cars are on special authorized places on the sidewalks. Better car traffic but hard to walk with a baby cart.
    > Thank you all for your comments.

    Michel

  • 8. Sarah  |  May 7th, 2006 at 5:11 am

    Lovely pictures. Although I visited paris for only 7 days, I yearn to visit again. Beautiful city and culture.

  • 9. léa  |  May 20th, 2006 at 5:06 pm

    Paris…ma ville chérie.Tes photos sont trés reussies, continues comme ca! Visiter ton blog est un regal!

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