In the "language of flowers", the lily of the valley signifies the return of happiness. Legend tells of the affection of a lily of the valley for a nightingale that did not come back to the woods until the flower bloomed in May.
At the beginning of the 20th century it became tradition in France to sell lily of the valley on International Labour Day, May 1, by labour organisations and private persons without paying sales tax (on that day only) as a symbol of spring.
The house of Caron launched a fragrance called Muguet du Bonheur in 1952. I remember wearing it in the 70s. It was a fresh, delicately sweet, very feminine scent.
Happy May Day, my friends, may happiness lie ahead for all.
