Labor Day commemorates the economic and
social contributions of workers to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of the
country. It also pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American
workers. It also marks the end of summer for many Americans. People plan trips
and hold outdoor events. In United States it is a national holiday and it is
celebrated on first Monday in September (3rd of September).One of the reasons
for choosing to celebrate this on the first Monday in September was to add a
holiday in the long gap between Independence Day and Thanksgiving.
The first Labor Day was held in 1882.Oregon
was the first state to make it a holiday in 1887.On June 28, 1884, the U.S.
Congress passed an act making it a national holiday.
It is celebrated with parties, parades and
athletic events. People enjoy the day with their friends and families, go for
boating, picnics, fireworks and much more. A street parade is held followed by
a festival for the workers and their families. This became the pattern for
Labor Day celebrations. Labour Day was mainly celebrated by the trade unions in
collaboration with the political parties.
Labor Day is (or was) considered the last day
of the year when it is fashionable to wear white or seersucker. In the U.S.,
most school resume school after this
day.
In U.S. sports, Labor Day marks the beginning
of the NFL and college football seasons.
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