Muguet de mai, or lily-of-the-valley, is a flower of significant cultural importance in France, especially on May 1st, which is celebrated as a public holiday for workers' rights. The tradition of gifting muguet dates back to 1561 when King Charles IX received a bouquet as a lucky charm and began an annual custom of giving them to ladies in his court. Today, it's customary for people to exchange muguet bouquets, often sold at florists or street stalls, with proceeds supporting various social causes, particularly trade unions.
May 1st is particularly significant in France not just for its connection to workers' rights, but also as a day when muguet, or lily-of-the-valley, is gifted as a token of good luck.
The tradition of giving muguet dates back to 1561, when King Charles IX of France was given the flower, which he liked so much that he made it an annual gifting custom.
These flowers are commonly sold on May 1st, with many trading in them as a way to raise funds, often associated with trade unions and leftist movements.
The significance of muguet in French culture is underscored by incidents like the 2020 pandemic when assurances were given about muguet availability, highlighting their cultural importance.
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