May, the fifth month of our modern year, was the third of the old Roman calendar. The name is of doubtful origin. It was considered unlucky among the Romans to contract marriage during this month—a superstition which still survives. In the Roman Catholic Church May is known as "the month of Mary."
In England the first day of the month is called May Day, when, according to ancient custom, all ranks of the people rose at dawn and went "a Maying" to welcome the advent of spring.
In the United States, May 30 (Decoration Day) is a legal holiday in most of the States.
General Grant and the Duke of Wellington are good examples of the determination and endurance of the Taurus nature.