May 1st celebrations are deeply rooted in ancient pagan fertility festivals marking the beginning of summer (also called Beltane). Traditions include bonfires, maypoles, and flower garlands which originate from Celtic, Roman and Germanic rituals. Maypole Sixteenth century Church of England banned May Day festivities because of their pagan roots and when riots broke out it was King Henry VIII who pardoned the 14 rioters and 400 participants who were sentenced to death. Today

Mothers and teachers know about children’s spring fever symptoms. My boys also caught it. Temperatures barely above freezing but they wanted to go coatless Can’t sit still long enough to eat dinner Staring at puddles of ice and willing them to melt Counting the remaining days in the school calendar Even at the barn, Captain and his pals appear to be anxiously waiting to graze on green grasses and sleep under starlit skies. Spring Fever is an illness associated with poets an

I wish my house was as clean as my tack. And it would be if washing the kitchen floor brought me as much joy as cleaning my saddle, bridle and riding boots. For inspiration, I dove into "The Origins of Spring Cleaning." More than just a yearly ritual, tidying up, has deep historical roots and influences: Religious and Cultural Influences Jewish Passover: Preparation for Passover Christian Traditions: Before Easter to signify renewal and rebirth Practical Reasons Linked to

Daylight savings time began four days ago, but many animals are still adjusting. Some dairy cows produce less milk because their routine of feeding and milking has shifted. Your dog may not be ready for his 4PM walk at three o’clock in the afternoon. Too early for milking Horses, also creatures of habit, may find the sudden one-hour shift in their strict daily routines stressful, resulting in pacing or hunger-related anxiety. If your horse is asking any of these questions, y