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Marsh Marigolds are also commonly called King Cups, Cowflock, Cow lily, and Cowslip. Other folk names include: Crazy Beth, horse blob, May blob, soldier's buttons, publicans-and-sinner, publican's cloak, and Water Gowan. [note: Gowan is another term for daisies; or any yellow or white field flowers] In Gaelic, the flower is known as Lus bhuidhe bealtuinn, meaning "the yellow plant of Beltane" as this flower is associated as being a harbinger of spring and its traditional association with Beltane (also spelled Bealtaine). Beltane is a Gaelic pagan celebration that takes place May 1st or half way between the Vernal Equinox and the Summer Solstice. This is the Gaelic festival of May Day connected to Ireland, Scotland, and The Isle of Man.

Marsh Marigolds are traditionally linked to May Day, and still have modern associations with this holiday. May Day, celebrated May 1st, is a general name for these pagan celebrations and traditions across Europe. May Day is also often a more modern celebration of these ancient traditions, including modern elements of recognizing laborers. Internationally, May 1st is known as International Workers' Day, and is recognized and celebrated in over 160 countries. *** The US doesn't recognize May 1st as International Worker's Day, but recognizes and celebrates Labor Day in September.

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