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Today is La Féte du Muguet, a French holiday which dates back to the Renaissance. The tradition is to give bouquets of lily of the valley as a porte-bonheur (good luck charm) and to welcome spring. The day is also a public holiday to campaign for and celebrate workers rights (à la Labor Day). These beauties were found in our own backyard (at our new home), a discovery that brought me to tears. They happen to be one of my favorite flowers, representing my French heritage and having such a bold, enveloping scent while looking so delicate. Bon 1er mai, as they say…”may” this season bring you joy!