May Day

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  1. 4. Ancient Roman festival honouring the goddess of flowers (8)
  2. 7. Legendary figure sometimes celebrated in English May Day festivals (9)
  3. 9. Public holiday status for May Day in many countries (3,3)
  4. 12. Philosopher and economist known for promoting workers' rights (4,4)
  5. 13. Celtic ceremony of tying the hands, linked to May Day (11)
  6. 17. Political group often associated with May Day protests (10)
  7. 19. May Day often commemorates this cause (7,6)
  8. 20. Symbol of rebirth, sometimes associated with May Day (9)
  9. 21. Tree associated with traditional May Day festivities and greenery (5)
  10. 22. Old term for gathering flowers and greenery on May Day (6)
  11. 23. Workers may participate in this form of protest on May Day (6)
  12. 25. Folklore says washing your face with this on May Day ensures beauty (3)
  13. 26. Often carried on May Day demonstrations to represent organisations (7)
  14. 28. Town in Cornwall known for its Furry Dance on May Day (7)
  15. 29. Traditional music often played during May Day celebrations (4)
  16. 30. cleaning Traditional activity performed around May Day to refresh homes (14)
  17. 32. May Day is also celebrated as this in many countries (6,3)
  18. 33. Effigy sometimes burned as part of May Day traditions (5,3)
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  1. 1. Tree whose blossoms are traditionally used in May Day garlands (8)
  2. 2. Decorative headpiece for May Day (6,5)
  3. 3. Central symbol in May Day celebrations, danced around (7)
  4. 5. A large fire lit in May Day and Beltane celebrations (7)
  5. 6. English university town famous for its May Day celebrations (6)
  6. 8. Celtic festival marking the beginning of summer, celebrated on May 1st (7)
  7. 10. Time of day often associated with May Day rituals and celebrations (7)
  8. 11. Long strip of fabric used in traditional May Day dancing (6)
  9. 14. A public festival or market typically held on or around May Day (4)
  10. 15. Wreath of flowers worn during May Day festivities (7)
  11. 16. A public procession, common in Labour Day celebrations (6)
  12. 18. In some traditions, it’s considered lucky to meet one on May Day (7,5)
  13. 22. Traditional English folk dance often performed on May Day (6)
  14. 24. Workers’ demonstration on May 1st to honour labour movements (5,5)
  15. 27. Political ideology historically linked to May Day labour movements (9)
  16. 31. Worn by dancers during traditional May Day performances (5)