On the first of May, many countries around the world celebrate Labour Day or otherwise known as International Workers’ Day. In the UK, they observe what they call May Day on the first Monday of May but it is not a public holiday. This year, the bank holiday falls on the 4th of May.
Various rites and festivities held for hundreds of years happen on May Day. Although May Day is not technically Labour Day, the UK celebrates International Workers’ Day during this holiday by holding large rallies in London every year.
May Day Renewal
May Day in the UK has been celebrated as a pagan festival as far back as the Roman Times. Ireland and Scotland later took it on as their own and called it Beltane, Gaelic May Day, identifying the date between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. May Day is a fertility and rebirth festival that is traditionally observed with planting ceremonies and fertility rites. Beltane is celebrated with much frolic and fun, but with reverence to prayers for protection from the spirits. As it is, the holiday seems remotely connected with Labor Day, maybe only because of the idea of rest and protection from too much difficult work.
On the first of May, many countries around the world celebrate Labour Day or otherwise known as International Workers’ Day. In the UK, they observe what they call May Day on the first Monday of May but it is not a public holiday. This year, the bank holiday falls on the 4th of May.
Various rites and festivities held for hundreds of years happen on May Day. Although May Day is not technically Labour Day, the UK celebrates International Workers’ Day during this holiday by holding large rallies in London every year.
May Day Renewal
May Day in the UK has been celebrated as a pagan festival as far back as the Roman Times. Ireland and Scotland later took it on as their own and called it Beltane, Gaelic May Day, identifying the date between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. May Day is a fertility and rebirth festival that is traditionally observed with planting ceremonies and fertility rites. Beltane is celebrated with much frolic and fun, but with reverence to prayers for protection from the spirits. As it is, the holiday seems remotely connected with Labor Day, maybe only because of the idea of rest and protection from too much difficult work.
True Rest from Labours
This weekend, indulge yourself in sheer blissful comfort with superior bamboo fibre products. Let yourself wallow in the comfort you deserve and in the rest your body needs using the various bamboo fibre products made from one of nature’s most wonderful plants.
Towels
Towels should be soft and absorbent. We use them daily to remove extra moisture after a good shower. Rough materials can irritate the skin and even damage it. Other materials that absorb moisture poorly leave moisture behind that can be a cause of skin irritation. The best material for towels is that made from bamboo fibre as they are both soft and absorbent.
What is more, bamboo fibre are also anti-microbial. Towels get wet at least once a day and they are not cleaned as often. The danger lies in the constant moisture because it invites bacterial growth. Bamboo fibre products, on the other hand, prevent the growth and spread of bacteria. The great moisture wicking properties of bamboo fibre products allow them to dry fast and thereby discourage bacterial formation.
Bedding
The smartest investment you can make for your health is by purchasing a set of bedding made from bamboo fibre. Some of the most comfortable bedding are bamboo fibre sheets, mattress toppers and pillowcases as they are soft and comfortable. They keep you dry and regulate your body temperature as you sleep. These products are best for your health as they resist bacteria that cause infection, which in turn prevents allergies. Even with constant washing, bamboo fibre does not shrink or pile like the other common fabrics.
Clothing
Some of the more popular bamboo fibre products are clothing. A wide range of dresses, slacks, shirts, and sock are made from the fibre of the bamboo plant pulp. Bamboo fibre products are perfect for creative active wear and sportswear because of the natural anti-microbial properties which are retained despite the processing.
Because they are soft and comfortable, even the people with the most sensitive skin will feel great wearing clothing from bamboo fibre products. The sweatiest workout now becomes comfortable due to the moisture wicking properties of the bamboo fibre. What makes it a great investment is because they do not shrink.
The point of true rest lies not in the fact that you have adequate worker rights and being able to celebrate once in a while. It is experiencing the comfort and support that your body deserves in order for it to truly rest and recover from the daily toils of the day.