If you're born in the month of May, your birth flowers are lily-of-the-valley & hawthorn blossoms. Discover why they're ...

Birth flowers, like birthstones, are linked to each month of the year and come with their symbolic messages and seasonal charm. But what’s the story behind them? And why are there two for each month?

The month attributed to a birth flower is often its season of peak development, and your designated bloom can offer insights into what you may see out in nature during those four weeks.

The full moon in May will reach peak illumination at 12:56 p.m. on Monday, May 12, according to the Farmer's Almanac. A full moon can be seen clearly with the naked eye.