Later, the lily of the valley became a different but powerful symbol. From the beginning of the 20th century, Belgians observe Labor Day, known as Fête du Travail, on May 1. On this day, people ...

• On May 1, 1561, France's King Charles IX received lily of the valley as a gift of luck. Since then it is customary in France to give the sweet smelling flower (a symbol of springtime) on the first ...

A THIRTIETH anniversary £300,000 appeal to keep Bradford's world renowned burns unit open for the next five years has revealed its new logo - a… ...

Historically, lily of the valley – also known as muguet – is an emblem of purity, rebirth and joy. The flower was gifted to Charles XI in France on May 1st 1561, a tradition he continued with ...

Lily of the valley, scientifically known as Convallaria majalis, is the birth flower of the month of May. However, its beauty and delicate flowers belie its true toxicity.

Forever associated with May, a favorite month for weddings, lily of the valley is a timeless classic that brides turn to again and again. Take a look at some of the most beautiful bouquets featuring ...

We do not have the custom in the UK to give lily of the valley on the 1st May as is done here in France; it is a nice tradition apparently dating from 1st May, 1561 when Charles XI received a ...

People born in May can have one of two astrological signs: Taurus (born between May 1 and May 20) or Gemini (born between May 21 and May 30). The lily of the valley and hawthorn also represent ...

May boasts some of the prettiest wildflowers there are, and some of the most fragrant. Lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis, this week's Mystery Plant is a show-stopper in both departments. It ...