How to Make and Deliver a May Day Basket

A great way to bring a smile to a person’s face is to provide them with a May Day basket. Although it is not one of the most popular and celebrated holidays in the United States, it is a great way to let someone know you care about them. Here’s how to make and deliver a May Day basket to someone you love.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Gather supplies. You can use a variety of different materials and supplies to construct and make a May Day basket.
2. Determine who you are making May Day baskets for. You can make May Day baskets for a variety of different people. Choose family, friends or strangers that you think need a lift.
3. Decorate baskets. You can make baskets out of construction paper or strawberry baskets. Once you have them done you need to decorate them. This can be done using crayons, markers, ribbons, stickers and more.
4. Add fresh picked flowers or candy. The heart of any May Day basket is the flowers and candy inside. You can pick flowers from your garden or purchase them in the store.
5. Deliver your May Day baskets. The final step is to deliver your baskets to your unsuspecting guests. While you can give the baskets in person, the true spirit of May Day is to ring the door bell and run leaving a nice surprise at someone's door.