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Most of Springtime falls in the Lent or Easter season depending on whether Easter is early or late. Ordinary time begins on the Monday after Pentecost Sunday. This year that is in the middle of May, next year in early June. The emergence of new plants and flowers makes this an ideal time of year to choose a Mary Garden as a family project. This practice began in medieval times and the gardens were made up of all the flowers and herbs that are ascribed by love and legend as a special tribute to the Blessed Virgin. This charming and inspiring tradition has been revived in many places in Europe and more recently in this country (Excerpts from The Easter Book by Francis X. Weiser, S.J.). There are also other appropriate family activities for May. We have listed a few suggestions below. |
