The STORY of THE MAYPOLE

[@marcussosa9474]

Very good , detailed , abd thorough explanation of the story and tradition of the Maypole in England. I love it!

[@37Dionysos]

Happy Thomas Morton Day in Massachusetts! The American maypole survived in the Liberty Pole once the original Puritans had been left behind (thank god). But in May 1627 the English gentleman and frontiersman Thomas Morton raised a Maypole to celebrate mutual prosperity between his trading post and Native New Englanders---and they nailed up a "Poem" that envisaged mutual compassion, respect and sharing, which America desperately needs to learn again. Here's a film about Morton's life and experience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2PPknWbd9WnaLM&ab_channel=37Dionysos

[@brehanasalmon682]

This is pretty good 👌👍

[@SPEAKLANGUAGESTRAVELTHEWORLD]

Thank you sooo much!! Really kind. Perhaps my English FESTIVITIES, TRADITIONS & OCCASIONS Playlist could interest you: kzbin.info/aero/PLrvV_PywFOlwj-w0-vhXI4POCQSC75vAh

[@K.greenbanks]

But what’s the symbolism mean the symbolic meaning. Is needed. What’s this purpose ?

[@Wotsitorlabart]

The Maypole was simply a focal point for the community. May Day celebrations would take place to welcome the warmer weather - floral garlands would be attached to the top of the pole, and people would dance around it and make merry. And, no doubt, food and drink would be consumed.

[@pamelqtaylor8335]

Can anyone tell me why maypole traditions never caught on in the USA?

[@SPEAKLANGUAGESTRAVELTHEWORLD]

Great question Pamelq! I researched into it and discovered that the maypole never really caught on in the USA because May Day celebrations were discouraged by the Puritans. You can read much more about it and which May Day traditions did catch on in the USA here: www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-may-day. If you're interested in more videos on this topic check out my English FESTIVITIES, TRADITIONS & OCCASIONS Playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLrvV_PywFOlwj-w0-vhXI4POCQSC75vAh. Thanks for watching! Please share my videos with any friends learning English.

[@fortusvictus8297]

My family was Swedish and immigrated around 1870. I know from family stories that even though my ancestor, Per Gustaf Gustafson, was a veteran of the Swedish military he wanted to carry nothing of Swedish culture. The entire family (him, his wife, and 3 brothers) all changed their name when they immigrated, to Frisk. And while Ingrid never really learned English the kids only spoke it in the home and by the grandkids time Swedish was not spoken at all. They placed a very high value on assimilation with American culture and saw America as superior to anything European...at least as I was told by old family. Though it seems we maintained some behavioral traditions I never had a name for until adulthood (jantelagen in particular is a strong family trait though no one has a name for it).

[@SPEAKLANGUAGESTRAVELTHEWORLD]

Thank you so much for this really detailed interesting insight. Moreover I had never heard of Jantelagen and discovered it to be a very interesting concept.

[@celtjade]

The Maypole dance derives from spring rituals glorifying the phallus.in pre-Christian times and was a feature during the celebrations of Beltane.

[@SPEAKLANGUAGESTRAVELTHEWORLD]

Thank you so much for this insight! Really interesting!

[@Wotsitorlabart]

@@SPEAKLANGUAGESTRAVELTHEWORLD Celt Jade is talking nonsense. Take no notice.

[@Wotsitorlabart]

​@@SPEAKLANGUAGESTRAVELTHEWORLD Sorry, I forgot to mention. Maypoles have absolutely nothing to do with Beltane or the 'Celts'.

[@michaelmontgomery5326]

This is a pagan fertility dance designed to worship the fertility gods, get it straight. If you lure children to their doom it's the millstone for you.

[@Wotsitorlabart]

Maypoles have nothing to do with pagans or fertility rites. That is a Victorian flight of fantasy.

[@michaelmontgomery5326]

@@Wotsitorlabart it's pagan, do you not agree?

[@YorkyOne]

​@@michaelmontgomery5326 There is no evidence of pagan origins. The earliest reference to the maypole in Britain is from the mid 1300's - thereafter references become more common. The ribbon dances are a 19th century theatrical addition.