Labour Day – Relax and Recreate
Posted on | September 6, 2010 | No Comments
As a bit of a departure from our regular posts, (and wow…its only been 3 posts and we are already taking a break) because you are hopefully catching up on some relaxing and recreating, today’s post is just a little bit of history and fun regarding the end of summer holiday…Labour Day. Tomorrow we return to regularly scheduled broadcasting. Today we lighten up.
From Wikipedia:
Labour Day or Labor Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.
Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. The holiday is often regarded as a day of rest and parties. Speeches or political demonstrations are more low-key than May 1 Labor Day celebrations in most countries, although events held by labor organizations often feature political themes and appearances by candidates for office, especially in election years. Forms of celebration include picnics, barbecues, fireworks displays, water sports, and public art events. Families with school-age children take it as the last chance to travel before the end of summer recess. Similarly, some teenagers and young adults view it as the last weekend for parties before returning to school, although school starting times now vary.
So for today, relax and recreate. And pack away the white clothes.
she works hard for the money…
Jane
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