Marshall Islands 1 May (Constitution Day, 1979)

Poland 3 May (Swieto Konstytucji 3 Maja, Constitution Day, 1791)

On the Polish table...

Trivia: Poland may have invented vodka. This country has a tradition of distilling vodka that dates back to the Middle Ages, when it was probably used for medicinal purposes.

Alderney 9 May (Liberation Day, the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II 1945)

Guernsey and Dependencies, British Channel Islands 9 May (Liberation Day, the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II 1945)

(flag of Guernsey)

Food of Jersey....

Trivia: Guernsey is littered with ancient burial mounds – Le Dehus dates back to 3,500 BC and contains mysterious carvings. Jersey, British Channel Islands 9 May (Liberation Day, the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II 1945)

Herm 9 May (Liberation Day, the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II 1945)

Israel around 14 May, according to Jewish calendar at 5 Iyar (Yom Ha'atzmaut, proclamation of independence from the British Mandate of Palestine1948)

Eating in Israel....

Trivia: There are also kosher McDonald’s in Israel.

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Paraguay 14 May (Independence Day (Día de Independencia), declaration of independence from Spain in 1811

Food of Paraguay....

Trivia: Homes in Paraguay have no doorbells. Instead, you are expected to announce your arrival by clapping your hands.

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Norway 17 May (Constitution Day, the signing of the first Norwegian Constitution in Eidsvoll 1814)

What's on the Norwegian table?

Trivia: Norway's lakes far outnumber Finland's. About 450,000 lakes in Norway are identified, compared to the 188,000 lakes in Finland.

Brittany : 19 May (feast day of Ivo of Kermartin, patron saint of Brittany

Cameroon 20 May (National Day, creation of a unitary state 1972)

The food of Cameroon....

Trivia: There are a star and three colours on the country’s flag; green for vegetation, red for independence and yellow for sunshine.

East Timor 20 May (Independence from Indonesia in 2002)

Dining in East Timor.....

Trivia: Timor comes from the Malay word timur, which means “east” – so the name East Timor can be translated to “east east.”

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Yemen 22 May (Unity Day/National Day, North and South Yemen are unified as the Republic of Yemen 1990)

Learn about Yemeni cusiine....

Trivia: Yemen is part of Biblical tales and legends. Noah knew it as “the land of milk and honey.” The Three Wise Men presented the infant Jesus with myrrh and frankincense from its mountains, and some claim it is the Queen of Sheba’s home.  more....

Eritrea 24 May (Eritrean independence from Ethiopia 1993)

On the Ethiopian table...

Trivia: Eritrea's capital city Asmara is also called the "Italy's African City" or "New Rome". This, due to the distinctive Italian touch it exudes. More facts....

Bermuda 24 May (Originally Queen Victoria's birthday; now "Bermuda Day" to celebrate the islands' heritage and culture)

Dining in Bermuda.....

Trivia: The typical breakfast in Bermuda is codfish and potatoes. More facts...

Argentina 25 May (First Patriotic Government, the Spanish viceroy is removed and replaced by the Primera Junta during the May Revolution) 

On the Argentinean menu...

Trivia: Argentineans celebrate Friend’s Day, a day dedicated entirely to friendships. and everyone gets together late at night to celebrate friendship on July 20th. More facts....

Jordan 25 May (Independence Day, from the United Kingdom 1946)

Dining in Jordan...

Trivia: The Jordanians believe that praising children excessively can invite bad luck and is generally avoided. More facts...

Georgia 26 May (Day of First Republic, declaration of independence from Russia 1918)

What's on the Georgian table?

Trivia: Georgia is considered the birthplace of wine. On the territory of present-day Georgia are found the oldest remains of wine jugs and vines. Georgians are justly proud of their wine. More facts...

Armenia 28 May (Republic Day, independence from the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic 1918)

On the table in Armenia....

Trivia: The first church in the world, Holy Etchimiadzin was built in the world back in the early 4th century. More...

Ethiopia 28 May (Downfall of the Derg Day, the Derg regime is defeated 1991)

Dining in Ethiopia...

Trivia: Coffee was first discovered by a goat herder in the Kaffa region. He noticed his goats pacing restlessly after eating the coffee plant. More....

Nepal 28 May (Nepal a federal republic 2008, earlier the king's birthday)

The cuisine of Nepal....

Trivia: Nepal is home to one of the few places on earth where you can see both the Bengal tiger and the one-horned rhinoceros. More...

Azerbaijan 28 May (Republic Day, independence from the Transcaucasian Democratic Federative Republic 1918)

Azerbaijani cuisine....

Trivia: The first known fireplace and construction in human history, dating from 700,000 to 500,000 years ago, was discovered in Azikh Cave, the largest cave in Azerbaijan. More.....

May 29 - International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, recognized by the UN

Anguilla, United Kingdom 30 May (Anguilla Day; the beginning of the Anguillian Revolution in 1967)

Dining in Anguilla.....

Trivia: Anguilla was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. It was he who named the island Anguilla for its “eel-like” shape. More....

May 31 - World No Tobacco Day, recognized by the UN