The Floralia, also known as the Florifertum, was an ancient Roman festival dedicated to the goddess Flora. It was held in late April through early May and symbolized the renewal of the cycle of life, marked with dancing, drinking, and flowers. The Floralia was on the IV Kalends May. Dedicated to Flora, the goddess of flowers and vegetation, this day was considered by the prostitutes of Rome to be their own. While flowers decked the temples, Roman citizens wore colorful clothing instead of the usual white, and offerings were made of milk and honey to Flora. Festivals in Ancient Rome include religious feasts, normal games and political activities. ... In Roman mythology, Flora was a goddess of flowers and the season of spring. ...
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Floralia was a time a great merriment and rejoicing in ancient Rome.
Floralia or MayDay is our way of welcoming Spring after a long dark winter.
Though Floralia began as a festival to ensure fertility in the land, in the animals, and in ourselves, MayDay continues as a celebration of renewed life and the joy of the return of Spring.
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