The bells rung loud and clear, as a group of love, peace and
amity supporters celebrated Tammany Day, this first day of May,
right here in Philadelphia. It’s been a long, long time since
last May’s festivities, but thanks to the Old City Civic
Association, once again Saint Tamanend , a symbol for native-
born Americans, was recognized. At Tamanend Statue, May 1, 2012
Through generations Tamanend has been adored and highly regarded
for his virtues of integrity, ethics, honor, value, justice, as
well as equality for the common individual. Why May 1st.? The
earliest May Day activities came out in pre-Christian times,
along with the celebrations, get togethers, customs or other
activities around that period. The actual day has been a
traditional summer time festive in numerous pre-Christian
European civilizations. February 1 was the very first day of
Spring, May 1 was the very first day associated with summer
season; therefore, the summer solstice about June 25 ended up
being Midsummer. The term solstice originate