May- Month of Mary Queen of Heaven

There are a lot of things and people honored in May.

I have seen many mentioned in different visits I have made today online.

I grew up with the custom of making an altar for Mary Queen of Heaven.

For the entire month of May fresh flowers are displayed on the little table in front of the statue of Mary .

This is a tradition I just love.

 

Sepia Saturday # 44

Sepia Saturday with Alan

Last week I submitted a new found picture of my mother.

Here is another photo in that group of her.

I am not sure when this was taken. I was born in Nov of 1937 and since it looks like May with the May altar, I can guess 1938. I do know it is of my mom holding me.

The May altar was a tradition of Catholic families to set up a table with a statue of Mary and keep flowers on it during the month of May.

I guess there was a May celebration going on and the May altar had been moved outside.
I still to this day have  May altar.
My statue of Mary with fresh flowers on it each day is just a part of my life.
Mary is my model of wife and mother.

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