From washing your face with morning dew to wearing white, these superstitions have been passed down through generations and are still practiced in some parts of the world today.
1. See Your Future Lover
On the early morning of May Day, hold a mirror over a spring and you will see your future lover reflected in the water.
2. Lucky Clover
A four leaf clover found on May Day is extremely lucky and will bring you your heart’s desire.
3. Like Samhain
In some cultures, it was believed that the veil between the world of the living and the dead was thinnest on May Day.
4. Well Lover
On May Day, lean back over a well and hold up a mirror so that you can see the bottom of the well and you will see your future lover’s face.
5. Barefoot Luck
Walking barefoot on May Day morning brings good luck and health throughout the year.
6. Wear White
Wearing white on May Day will protect against evil spirits and bring good luck.
7. Bring in the Flowers
Bringing flowers into the house on May Day will bring good fortune and health to the family.
8. Morning Dew Wish
In some areas of the United States, it was believed that if a girl washed her face with the morning dew on May Day, she would be granted a wish.
9. Dream of a Husband
It was also thought that if a young woman placed a garland of flowers on her pillow on May Day night, she would dream of her future husband.
10. Youth and Beauty
It was believed that if a woman washed her face in the dew on May Day morning, she would be granted eternal youth and beauty.
11. Don’t Cut Hair
It’s thought that cutting your hair on May Day is unlucky and could result in illness or misfortune.
