According to Wikipedia, May is the fifth month of the year of the Julian and Gregorian calendars and has two possible origins. The first is that it is named after the Greek goddess Maia. She is thought to be associated with the Roman goddess, Bona Dea. Bona Dea was the goddess of fertility and chastity in Roman women, healing, & the protection of the state and people of Rome. The second origin is by the Roman poet Ovid. He states that the origin is derived from the Latin word maiores or elders. There are many celebrations for the month of May. For instance, let's look at the list below, courtesy of Nationaldaycalendar.com:
National Miniature Garden Month
National Returning Youth Month (May 4th - June 4th)
Jewish American Heritage Month
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
Better Speech and Language Month
ALS Awareness Month
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
National Preservation Month
National Wildfire Awareness Month
National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
National Foster Care Month
Correct Your Posture Month
International Drum Month
National Dental Care Month
Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month
National Asparagus Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
National Moving Month
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
National Mental Health Month
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
National Military Appreciation Month
Melanoma Awareness Month
National Water Safety Month
National Chamber Music Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
National Mediterranean Diet Month
National Strawberry Month
National Salsa Month (The food, not the dance. 😉)
National Salad Month
National Recommitment Month
National Photography Month
National Lyme Disease Awareness Month
National Hamburger Month
National Get Caught Reading Month
National Egg Month
National Blood Pressure Education Month
National Bike Month
National Barbecue Month
Older Americans Month
Date Your Mate Month
American Cheese Month
So, which nifty celebration(s) to pick? Well, I thought the most crochet appropriate choices would be: Miniature Garden, Jewish American Heritage, Military Appreciation, & Eggs. Onwards to the roundup!
National Miniature Garden Month
Tiny flowers, mushrooms, houses, & waterfalls. Some call them fairy gardens, other miniature gardens. Either name means fun & cute decor. Try planting your own mini garden with the below patterns:
Spring Toadstool House by Various Artists
Fairy Garden Crochet Along by Sarah-Jane Hicks at Let's Get Crafting
Faye's Lightweight Toadstool by Alexandra at EyeLoveKnots
Jewish American Heritage Month
Kippahs, Star of David, Hannukah. Now is a time to celebrate all things Jewish, including their struggles throughout history. Check out this lady's crochet-related story:
Diverting My Anxious Mind, With a Crochet Hook and a Prayer by Merri Ukraincik
Another interesting tidbit of history:
Crocheted Tablecloth Pattern in 4 Pieces Saved by German Jewish Refugee at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
When you're ready, celebrate Jewish Heritage with the patterns below:
Various Projects by Women's Leage for Conservative Judaism
Crochet Kippah by Board of Jewish Education NSW
National Military Appreciation Month
Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, National Guard, & Reserve units. They serve our country to keep us safe, and some make the ultimate sacrifice. Thank our veterans this month for all that do or have done. Thank them for their service, display your flag proudly, or donate to various charities (monetarily or with crocheted goods). Operation Gratitude is a charity that helps all active military as well as first responders. Check it out below:
Warmth for Warriors is a charity that helps both active and retired military personnel, as well as their families. Check it out below:
National Egg Month
Eggs. They have many uses from Easter egg hunts to binding a recipe together to making Mayonnaise. We can do so much with just one ovoid organic vessel. Shell out some awesome projects with the patterns below:
Egg Amigurumi by StringyDingDing
Fried Egg by Sarah-Jane
Cheeky egg by Tiny Curl
Egg Coaster by Stephanie at Slipstich Hollow
And there you go! Time to celebrate with crochet! Have fun, create, & let me know what you decided to make! Make sure to become a member in order to stay up-to-date with the newest post! Don't forget to check out my Ravelry store here!
Be well & stay awesome! 😎
P.S.
The time for the Crochet Along is almost here! Stay tuned for the official Part 1 post on Monday, May 1, 2023. 😉