French horticultural industry gears up for May 1st celebrations
epaselect epa12061083 Pots of the traditional Lily of the valley are prepared for the upcoming 01 May celebrations, at La Roseraie des Plans in Villeneuve-Loubet, southern France, 28 April 2025. The French horticultural industry gears up for May 1st, celebrated as both La Fete du Travail (Labour Day) and La Fete du Muguet (Lily of the Valley Day) in France, where the tradition of offering lily of the valley as a 'lucky charm' dates back to the Renaissance. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER
