The May 1, Labour Day and social demands, and holiday in many countries of the world, is also celebrated in France, but in a rather peculiar way. Indeed, at that time, we see blooming every year stands of thrush, this pretty white flower bells, which aims to bring happiness to the person or persons to whom we offer, and tradition dictates that one has a bit of thrush his family on May 1.

Where does this tradition?
This tradition dates from 1561, when King Charles IX received a sprig of lily of the valley as a lucky charm. Charmed by this flower, he gave all the ladies of the court. Each year the tradition was renewed and spread gradually in popular circles. Even today, May 1, we offer a small sprig of lily-white bells with pretty good luck to the family and friends.
On May 1, if you also have the chance to be in Paris, you will see throughout the city stands thrush. Indeed, everyone on that date, has the right to sell flowers. You can too if you want, go for a walk in the woods, pick these beautiful bells of wood, wrap them in glossy paper, and install your stand of lilies to make you a little extra money, or simply pick her pretty legs and make bouquets to flavor your apartment paris .
Thrush, flower native to Japan, is also traditionally a symbol of spring and renewal. If you are in Paris on May 1, do not miss bring a little bit of thrush to flavor your rental paris .