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  May Observances & Fun FactsMay 2018 is Observed as | - National Bike Month
 - National Physical Fitness and Sports
 - National Mental Health Awareness
 - Lupus Awareness month 
 - Lyme Disease Awareness Month
 - Jewish American Heritage Month
 - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
 - Older Americans Month
 - National Foster Care Month
 
  |  May Birthstone   | Emerald |  Fruit & Veges for the Month of May
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Limes
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Potatoes
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Rhubarb
 
  |  May Flower  | Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn |  May Astrological Sign | Taurus (till 20th) & Gemini (21st →) |  Proclamations and Notable May Observances | - May 1: Law Day, U.S.A.
 - May 1: Loyalty Day
 - May 3: National Day of Prayer
 - May 6-12: National Charter Schools Week
 - May 6-12: National Hurricane Preparedness Week
 - May 6-12: Public Service Recognition Week
 - May 7: Be Best Day
 - May 11: Military Spouse Day
 - May 13: Mother’s Day
 - May 15: Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 13 through May 19, 2018, as Police Week
 - May 18: National Transportation Week
 - May 19-25: National Safe Boating Week
 - May 20-26: Emergency Medical Services Week
 - May 20-26: World Trade Week
 - May 22: National Maritime Day
 
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