May birthstone:
Emerald
May birth flowers:
- Lily of the valley, symbol of motherhood, sweetness, virtue
- Hawthorn, symbol of optimism, love, protection
Yay for May! May 2023 holidays and celebrations
Flowers are blooming, students are graduating and moms are getting some well-deserved appreciation. What a fabulous month! So it’s time to flip the calendar page, check out May holidays and observances, and start thinking about who we’re connecting with this month. And we’ve shared some ideas to help you celebrate.
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Taurus (April 20–May 20)
Dependable, patient, trustworthy, peaceful, kind
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Curious, smart, adaptable, affectionate, charming
Grab your calendar and a notepad. We’ve listed holidays below for you to
add (and make lists of people you want to send cards, letters and gifts
to). For your personal list, think about:
- Birthdays
- Weddings and anniversaries
- New babies and showers
- New jobs, promotions and retirements
- Thank-you notes
- Special events
- People you’re thinking about or praying for
- Folks you’ve been meaning to get in touch with
- Friends who need some extra care
Time to stock up?
- Cards
- Stationery
- Stamps
- Gifts
- Gift wrap
- Shipping supplies
May is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month.
All Month
Graduation
- Shop graduation cards
- See what to write in a graduation card
- See how to make a graduation cap envelope
Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month
- See Hallmark's Eight Bamboo, celebrating the rich Chinese and Chinese-American culture with greeting cards and gifts for holidays and milestone moments.
- See Hallmark's Golden Thread, a line of greeting cards and gifts for special occasions and everyday moments. It reflects the genuine joy of Indian celebrations and holidays.
Jewish American Heritage Month
- See Hallmark's Tree of Life, cards celebrating the Jewish faith with greeting cards and gifts for holidays, milestones and celebrations.
National Mental Health Month
May 1:
May Day
National Nurses Day is May 6
Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 7.
May 4:
Star Wars Day (May the Fourth be with you.)
- See our Star Wars gift ideas
May 5:
Cinco de Mayo
National Day of Prayer
May 6-12:
National Nurses Week (National Nurses Day is May 6)
- Shop Nurse Appreciation Cards
- Find ways to show gratitude for health care professionals
May 7-13:
Teacher Appreciation Week (Teacher Appreciation Day is May 9)
Mother’s Day is May 14.
Victoria Day is May 22
May 14:
Mother’s Day
- Meaningful Mother’s Day Quotes
- Shop cards
- What to write in a Mother’s Day card
- 100 Reasons to Say I Love You, Mom
May 15:
National Chocolate Chip Day
- Celebrate with one of Bernard’s chocolate chip cookies
May 22:
Victoria Day
May 24:
National Brother’s Day
May 25:
National Wine Day
Surprise your mom
There are lots of ways to celebrate moms. Show her some love with some ideas that aren’t brunch.
Write Mom and appreciation letter
Get inspiration for a letter to Mom that will make her day.
Download this May celebration planner page to help you keep all your special moments organized. IT’S FREE!
Celebrate spring by bedecking your screens with bright blossoms and happy colours. Download your free May digital wallpapers by clicking the links below.
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