The practice has its roots in ancient pagan traditions that were persecuted by the Puritans.

In Kühbach, in southern Germany, villagers celebrate a centuries-old tradition by raising a maypole. On Friday, locals and ...

Maifest returns Saturday with German food and beer, live music, dancing games, and one of the tallest maypoles in the United ...

TOWER BARRACKS, Germany – U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Commander Col. Kevin A. Poole, together with distinguished guests, celebrated the raising of the maypole at the parade field at Tower Barracks, May ...

Lancaster Liederkranz is now the Guinness World Record holder for the largest maypole dance. The organization hosted a celebration of its new Maibaum (maypole) on May 9 when 163 couples —326 people — ...

L. ALSACE TWP., Pa. - An event in Lower Alsace Township is honoring a tradition that goes back thousands of years. Mayfest is best known for the Maypole dance and the crowning of the Queen of the May.

The April 27 meeting of Preceptor Sigma Chapter was in the home of Reenie Purk. President Noreen Piechocki brought the meeting to order with the opening ritual. Vice President Paula Kline read article ...

BELGRADE — Dozens of area residents spent a cloudy afternoon at Winterberry Farm by celebrating the change of seasons like European Pagans have for centuries — maypole dancing. About 50 people ...

The annual spring block party is free to attend and includes live bands, German food and a liter-lift competition.