May Newsletter 2026

Fun Facts about May

• Named After a Goddess: May is likely named after the Greek goddess Maia, who oversees the growth of plants.
• Emerald Birthstone: May’s birthstone, the emerald, was a favorite of Cleopatra and symbolizes rebirth, fertility, and love.
• No US President Deaths: No US president has ever died in the month of May. Continued on page 16.