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This 24-word word search explores May Day traditions and spring celebrations for Grades 4–6. Hidden words include maypole, madrigal, procession, and devotions, covering costumes, ceremonies, and the history of May Day from medieval times through the Victorian era. Use it during a spring-traditions unit, as a cultural-studies activity, or as a free-time puzzle during May.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Spring
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated January 2025

Word List

  • CELEBRATION
  • ASSOCIATED
  • FESTIVITIES
  • INEVITABLE
  • MEDIEVAL
  • TRADITIONALLY
  • DEVOTIONS
  • DECLARED
  • CROWDS
  • PROCESSION
  • CEREMONY
  • RIBBONS
  • MADRIGAL
  • DANCERS
  • COSTUME
  • VICTORIAN
  • MAYPOLE
  • MAYDAY
  • WEAVE
  • FIXTURE
  • RENEWED
  • OCCASIONS
  • CALENDAR
  • CENTURIES

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