Bringing good luck for the months ahead…

King Charles IX of France was given a lily of the valley plant on the 1st of May in 1561.
He was told it would bring him good luck…
Being a superstitious person, he thought it would be a nice idea to give a ‘lily of the valley plant’ every year on the 1st of May …to all the ladies of his court… luck was all around.
To this day, this has continued… a lovely opportunity to be kind to strangers.

[Agnes]

We could really use some luck

[Diana]

Fabulous shot and narrative, I have never had one of these beauties ;-)

[Dorothy]

Every time I see or smell a lily of the valley I think of my grandmother.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely lily of the valley capture

[Oli Lindenskov]

Lovely pic😊

[Peter Dulis]

Sweet

[Judith Johnson]

I didn't know this story, but I do have some in my garden. It came from my Mother-in-law's garden so we remember her especially when it flowers. We also have one of her beautiful peonies.

[Mags]

Gorgeous!!!

[Pat Knowles]

Such pretty little bells!

[carol white]

Beautiful. Fav 😊

[Michelle]

Pretty

[Carole Sandford]

So pretty!

[Hazel]

So interesting and a lovely shot!

[Cathy]

A favorite of our daughter in law! Used in her wedding flowers!

[Skip Tribby - ​🇺🇸 🇮🇱]

What a thoughtful tradition—whether you call it luck or just a kind gesture, it’s a beautiful idea.

[Phil Howcroft]

gorgeous beverley

[Christine Sztukowski]

These are beautiful

[Kathy]

My favorite scent as I was growing up. This is a lovely look at those delicate bells.

[Babs]

Lovely photo and interesting narrative

[Joan Robillard]

Pretty

[Kerry McCarthy]

Lovely shot and bit of history!

[*lynn]

love these dainty little flowers ~ fav

[Shutterbug]

That sounds like a lovely tradition. Terrific capture.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I love Lily of the Valley! It's my birth month, so it's always been a favorite (along with Daffodils).

[Glover Shearron, Jr.]

quite nice

[Harry J Benson]

Pretty

[Susan Klassen]

So beautiful.

[Kate A 🇦🇺]

Beautiful

[Issi Bannerman]

Lovely May Day image.

[haskar]

Lovely shot and story

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Lovely

[Elyse Klemchuk]

These are so delicate and pretty!

[Maggiemae]

The colour contrast comes out beautifully here! fav

[Vesna]

This photo is on Top 20 Chart. Congratulations!

[KV]

Gorgeous shot. Congrats on TT!