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Storybox Playlist: What Is May Day?

Ancient May Day comes from the Celtic start of summer, when communities drove their cattle to the summer pastures. Modern May Day is a day of protest for better labor conditions. What is the connection? Here are some stories that look into it.

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May Day

It's May Day, and all Martin wants to do is join the big kids in the Maypole dance. Will he be brave enough?

18 min

Month Five: Service Sneaks

A Day of Rest challenge: all four members of the family want to do different things. They are inspired to enjoy being "service sneaks."

34 min

Iowa: The Farmer's Holiday

In this story based in Iowa, we learn about the American Experiment through the experience of ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.

23 min

Fire Fairies

Nani's house burns down and Miriam is afraid that fire may happen again. It takes the work of fairies to help her appreciate fire again.

21 min

Utah: Eyes of the Earth

In this story based in Utah, we learn about the American Experiment through the experience of ordinary citizens who do extraordinary things.

26 min

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About the Author

David Sewell McCann

Story Spinner

David Sewell McCann fell in love with spinning stories in first grade – the day a storyteller came to his class and captured his mind and imagination. He has been engaged in storytelling all of his adult life through painting, film-making, teaching and performing. Out of his experience as a Waldorf elementary class teacher and parent, he has developed a four step method of intuitive storytelling, which he now shares through workshops and through this website.