La Fête du Muguet

“Long associated with spring, renewal and luck, lily of the valley is given as a gift in France on 1 May, a public holiday known as La Fête du Muguet. It’s thought that the tradition of offering le muguet to family and friends can be traced back to 1561 when King Charles IX of France received a sprig of the plant’s sweetly scented, bell-shaped white flowers. Told that it would bring him luck and prosperity for the year ahead, he decided to share the good fortune by offering lily of the valley to every lady in his court, and continued to do so each year.”

With all our French connections, 1st May I always think of this tradition, and Mum. Lily of the Valley were her favourite flowers. A welcome visit from a friend this afternoon, especially as she brought a box of ice creams with her. Sat in the garden and caught up on the last 5 months of news while the patient slept. Was hoping daycare would happen tomorrow but this evening am starting to doubt it. Very warm day of 27 degrees, though the sun turned hazy late afternoon, a sultry evening and night ahead.

Thank you for your kind stars for yesterday’s riverside blip. Our internet is shocking today, if you don’t hear from me you’ll know why.