The Almanac · Month index
May
Every day in May — the historical events, the famous birthdays, and the holidays behind each date. 31 days to wander.
May is named for Maia, a Roman goddess of growth, and lives up to it — the fullest, greenest stretch of spring.
◈BirthstoneEmerald ❀Birth flowerLily of the Valley
Born in May
Birthstone · Emerald
May’s emerald, a lush green beryl, was a favorite of Cleopatra and has symbolized renewal and the heart of spring ever since.
Birth flower · Lily of the Valley
May’s lily of the valley, with its tiny white bells, signals the return of happiness and the sweetness of spring.