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What does 1 May symbolize?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Naturalisation no. 166
Que symbolise le 1er mai ?
What does 1 May symbolize?
Answer. Labour Day (the workers' holiday).
La fête du Travail (la fête des travailleurs).
1 May is a public holiday. Lily of the valley, which is said to bring good luck, is given as a gift, and demonstrations are organized.
The official text that proves it
« 1er mai, la Fête du travail : fête des travailleurs, elle a comme symbole le muguet qui porte bonheur. »
1 May, Labour Day. Workers' holiday, its symbol is the lily of the valley, which brings good luck.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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