A Brief History of May Day

A Brief History of May Day

The history of May Day is a long and complicated one. The holiday has its roots in ancient European festivals celebrating the arrival of spring, and it has been used by different groups throughout history to promote a variety of causes.

One of the earliest known May Day celebrations took place in ancient Greece, where it was known as the Festival of Flora. This festival was a time to honor the goddess of flowers, and it involved a variety of activities, such as dancing, singing, and feasting.

In medieval Europe, May Day was celebrated as a time of fertility and renewal. It was common for people to gather in fields and forests to dance around maypoles, which were tall poles decorated with flowers and ribbons. May Day was also a time for courtship, and it was not uncommon for couples to exchange gifts and promises of love on this day.

In the 19th century, May Day became a popular day for labor unions to hold protests and demonstrations. The first May Day parade was held in New York City in 1858, and it was organized by the International Workingmen’s Association. This parade was followed by others in other cities, and May Day soon became a major day of protest for workers around the world.

In 1889, the Second International, a socialist organization, declared May 1 as International Workers’ Day. This day was chosen to commemorate the Haymarket Affair, which took place in Chicago in 1886. The Haymarket Affair was a violent clash between workers and police that resulted in the deaths of several people.

Today, May Day is celebrated around the world by workers and labor unions. It is a time to commemorate the struggles of workers and to demand better working conditions and rights. May Day is also a time for celebration, and it is often marked by parades, demonstrations, and other public events.

Activate News April 3rd, 2023 Nazi’s, NipBottles, JusticeforFaisal

Activate News April 3rd, 2023 Nazi’s, NipBottles, JusticeforFaisal

Activate News for Thursday, April 3rd, 2023. Activate News can be heard at the top of the hour on Activate Radio during most of our broadcasting day. Activate News is an independent news production free from the influence of corporations. Activate Radio is an All-Volunteer Independent Radio Station that originated at Occupy Boston.

EVENTS

TODAY AT 7:30 PM
Sally O’Brien’s Somerville

Event by The White Owls

TOMORROW AT 8 PM
3 Harvard Ave,Allston,02134,US Allston

THIS WEDNESDAY AT 8 PM
Silhouette Lounge Allston

Event by Ibookthings

THIS THURSDAY AT 6:30 PM
The Cellar on Treadwell Hamden

Event by Capo Frankie B

THIS THURSDAY AT 7 PM
Mechanics Hall Worcester

Event by Mechanics Hall

THIS THURSDAY AT 8 PM
Vera’s Somerville

Event by High Energy Vintage

THIS THURSDAY AT 8 PM
The Cabot Beverly

Event by The Cabot

THIS THURSDAY AT 9 PM
Brighton Music Hall Allston

THIS THURSDAY AT 10 PM
The Plough and Stars Cambridge

Event by Gregg Perry and The Strange Berries

THIS FRIDAY AT 8 PM
The Square Root Roslindale

Event by Stop Calling Me Frank

THIS FRIDAY AT 8 PM
Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge

THIS FRIDAY AT 8 PM
The Cabot Beverly

Event by The Cabot

THIS SATURDAY AT 3 PM
Midway Cafe Jamaica Plain

Event by Midway Cafe

THIS SATURDAY AT 3 PM
Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company Framingham

Event by TOKYO TRAMPS

THIS SATURDAY AT 7:30 PM
Village Social Club Brookline

Event by Crow Follow

THIS SATURDAY AT 8 PM
Midway Cafe Jamaica Plain

Event by Midway Cafe

THIS SATURDAY AT 8 PM
Faces Brewing Co. Malden

Event by Faces Brewing Co.

THIS SATURDAY AT 8 PM
Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge

THIS SATURDAY AT 9 PM
The New World Tavern Plymouth

Event by GypsyMoths – band

Activate News March 31st, 2023 Trump, StonehamDetective, QAnonShaman

Activate News March 31st, 2023 Trump, StonehamDetective, QAnonShaman

Activate News for Thursday, March 31st, 2023. Activate News can be heard at the top of the hour on Activate Radio during most of our broadcasting day. Activate News is an independent news production free from the influence of corporations. Activate Radio is an All-Volunteer Independent Radio Station that originated at Occupy Boston.

EVENTS

SUN, APR 23 AT 4 PM
Midway Cafe Jamaica Plain

Event by TinyOak Booking

TODAY AT 7 PM
Magic Room Norwood

Event by Magic Room

TODAY AT 7 PM
Brighton Music Hall Allston

Event by Wax Tailor

TODAY AT 8 PM
The Square Root Roslindale

Event by Phantom Ocean

TODAY AT 8 PM
The Stone Church Brattleboro

Event by The Stone Church

TODAY AT 8 PM
The Jungle Community Music Club Somerville

Event by The Offramps

TODAY AT 8:30 PM
The Sinclair Cambridge

TODAY AT 9 PM
The Rockwell Somerville

Event by Evan Greer

TODAY AT 9 PM
3 Harvard Ave,Allston,02134,US Allston

TOMORROW AT 4 PM
186 Harvard Ave, Allston, MA,Boston,02134,US Allston

TOMORROW AT 6 PM
Lowell Makes Lowell

Event by Lowell Makes

TOMORROW AT 7 PM
Magic Room Norwood

Event by Magic Room

TOMORROW AT 7 PM
191 Highland Ave,#1C,Somerville,02143,US Somerville

TOMORROW AT 8 PM
Faces Brewing Co. Malden

Event by Faces Brewing Co.

TOMORROW AT 9 PM
3 Harvard Ave,Allston,02134,US Allston

THIS SUNDAY AT 10 AM
Holiday Inn Boston-Dedham Htl & Conf Ctr Dedham

Event by Vinyl Record Shows

THIS SUNDAY AT 1 PM
The Stomping Ground 132 Main St. Putnam, Ct. 06260 Pomfret Center

Event by Erin Harpe – Roots & Blues

THIS SUNDAY AT 9 PM
3 Harvard Ave,Allston,02134,US Allston