Felix, corn meal pancakes in New England are called "Johnycakes". In May, a lot of churches will hold May Day Breakfasts. The breakfast would consist of,
Johnycakes
Fried smoked ham
Baked beans
Church ladies made pastries
Awful church coffee, tea, orange juice, cranberry juice, etc.
MrsMac and I would try to go to as many as we could in May. June would start the clam and lobster bakes.