Is May Day always on May First?
On the rare occasions that Greek Easter Sunday falls on or near May First, the more ancient, somewhat pagan holiday "Festival of the Flowers" once associated with Demeter and Persephone may be delayed or rescheduled.What Happens on May Day in Greece?
May First is also International Workers Day, a holiday first popularized by the Soviet Union. While it has lost many of its communist associations, it still is vigorously celebrated in former Soviet-bloc countries and other places in Europe. You can expect worker's groups and unions to be active today; major strikes are sometimes scheduled for May Day.Since May Day corresponds with the peak of the flower season, flower shows and festivals are common. The ancient Minoans are believed to have celebrated one of their two "New Year" celebrations about this time - the other was in October.
One very common commemoration is the making of a May wreath which is hung on doorways, balconies, in chapels, and many other places. Keep an eye out for them.
How Will May Day Affect my Travel Plans in Greece?
Some transportation schedules may be slightly different, but the biggest impact is likely to be parades or protests interuppting traffic.Most monuments, museums, and attractions as well as some shops will be closed; restaurants will tend to be open in the evening at least.
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