May Planate

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  1. 4. May 8th in Europe is known as VE Day, celebrating this in WWII.
  2. 5. This famous horse race runs on a May day in Kentucky.
  3. 6. An insect named after this month, known for its short lifespan.
  4. 7. A fragrant flower that blooms in May.
  5. 10. A day in May named after a British queen.
  6. 12. Zodiac sign that starts in April and ends in May.
  7. 13. April’s lead to May flowers.
  8. 14. May Day is also known as this day in many countries.
  9. 16. Season in full swing during May.
  10. 18. Prefix for a May celebration of Mexican heritage.
  11. 20. May shines a spotlight on these family members.
  12. 23. Birds are often doing this back north in May.
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  1. 1. A distress signal that sounds like a May holiday.
  2. 2. Birthstone associated with May.
  3. 3. A 500-mile race associated with May.
  4. 6. May day dedicated to honoring military service in the US.
  5. 8. Flowers that are common in May, symbolizing purity.
  6. 9. May's flower associated with hope.
  7. 11. A "May" container traditionally filled with spring flowers.
  8. 15. May is known for these colorful blooms.
  9. 17. What gardens experience in May.
  10. 19. Zodiac sign beginning in late May.
  11. 20. Dance around this during a traditional spring celebration.
  12. 21. Another name for Pentecost, often occurring in May.
  13. 22. What many flowers do in May.