Opinion

Meeker Locals: May 1, 2008

MEEKER — Happy May Day! Most modern Americans are not very familiar with this ancient Celtic holiday. There are actually a number of public holidays celebrated worldwide on May 1, including International Worker’s Day. The most familiar traditions associated with May Day involve flower-filled baskets left anonymously on doorsteps and dancing around May poles. Warning to May Day basket givers: tradition has it that if the person catches you leaving the basket you have to…