Happy Labor Day!
So just what is Labor Day, anyway? Yet another excuse to grill hot dogs and take a paid day off and watch sports on TV? Sorta, but not quite:
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. [...]
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families.
So put away the white shoes, dust off the felt hats, have another frankfurter and put your feet up…Happy Labor Day!
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