05/01/2023
The Maypole is the symbolic weaving of human life and the life of Nature itself. Traditionally the top of the maypole wore a wreath to symbolize the fertile power of Nature. The ribbons are an ancient talisman of protection. To ensure the safety of the newborn season.
The Maypole dance is both a spiral dance and a circular one. The two circles of dancers face each other and weave in and out as they dance around in opposite directions. The dance is done when the ribbons are too short to weave.