Maypole

Western Springs give a traditional welcome to May. Western Springs Mayfest. The Western Springs Historical Society went back in time to welcome May, offering its annual Mayfest with a dance around the Maypole. (Steve Johnston / Pioneer Press). Pioneer ...

The wheel of the year is a map of a journey. The holidays remind us of where we are; Beltane marks the beginning of the light time of the year which lasts until Samhain. Going out into the world is the energy that is engaging now. Dancing the maypole ...

This rendition of the traditional European maypole dance was held at the historic estate for its third year Sunday to celebrate the transition from spring to summer, said Lisa Willow Dunne, museum teacher at Highfield Hall and Gardens. May Day marks ...

This rendition of the traditional European maypole dance was held at the historic estate for its third year Sunday to celebrate the transition from spring to summer, said Lisa Willow Dunne, museum teacher at Highfield Hall and Gardens. May Day marks ...

This rendition of the traditional European maypole dance was held at the historic estate for its third year Sunday to celebrate the transition from spring to summer, said Lisa Willow Dunne, museum teacher at Highfield Hall and Gardens. May Day marks ...

This rendition of the traditional European maypole dance was held at the historic estate for its third year Sunday to celebrate the transition from spring to summer, said Lisa Willow Dunne, museum teacher at Highfield Hall and Gardens. May Day marks ...