* Decorated homes and workplaces: People would decorate their homes and workplaces with flowers, herbs, and other greenery to symbolize fertility and good luck.
* Held fertility rites: May Day was also a time to hold fertility rites, such as dancing around a maypole or jumping over a bonfire. These rituals were believed to encourage the growth of crops and livestock.
* Went on pilgrimages: Many people would also go on pilgrimages to religious shrines on May Day. These pilgrimages were often seen as a way to gain forgiveness for sins and to ask for blessings from God.
* Feasts: People would often hold feasts on May Day, featuring traditional dishes such as roast beef, lamb, and cheese, as well as various desserts.
* Gift Exchange: It was customary for people to exchange gifts on May Day, often in the form of flowers or other tokens of affection.
* Crown a May Queen: In some villages and towns, a young woman would be chosen as the May Queen and crowned with a wreath of flowers. She would then lead the May Day festivities.
* Traditional Dances: Specific traditional dances were performed during May Day celebrations, representing the joy and celebration of the season.