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maypoleTall wooden pole garlanded with flowers and greenery and often hung with ribbons that are woven into complex patterns by dancers in a ceremonial folk dance. The custom probably originated in ancient fertility rites that involved dancing around a living tree in the springtime. In many European countries, notably England, the pole is set up on May 1 as part of May Day festivities. Similar ribbon dances were performed in India and in pre-Columbian Latin America. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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My eyes traced emerald vines trailing down and around our shins like May pole streamers. After supper a group of young girls injected the English into the radical tradition by dancing about the May Pole. I'd seen her directing the school choir, teaching children how to plait the May pole, and directing God's Trombones. |
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