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from the French Embassy Cultural Attache:
Dear Patrons,
On nearly every street-corner throughout France, countless vendors are selling plants, sprigs, and bouquets of the delightful Lily of the Valley. On this day, we traded gifts of sweet-smelling muguet to our friends and loved ones for good luck. Well, reminisce no more – La fête du muguet is about to blossom in America!
Please accept this "e-sprig of muguet" from the whole team at La Maison Française!
As the flower became a gift to recognize virtues and good conscience, it is said that when the world was created, Lily of the Valley were on both sides of the door of paradise and that its little bells were ringing every time a brave person would go through the door. In the Middle Ages, May was the month for couples to get engaged and the tradition was to hook blades of Lily of the Valley above the door of your loved one.
The Lily of the Valley has long been the symbol of renewal and spring and fitting that it became a symbol of happiness and good luck.
The custom was introduced in Washington, DC at Café du Parc under a new English name, Lucky Lily Day® with guests receiving sprigs of the delicate Muguet. The Café added a small note to explain the French custom.
Supported by the Embassy of France, the tradition provides a touch of sweetness and beauty in an often challenging world. As the custom grows, Café du Parc will accept contributions from guests to be donated to children and seniors in need.
Happy Lucky Lily Day!
Happy Lucky Lily Day!
And back at you La Maison! Grands Bisous!!
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