Labor Day is more than just the end of summer

Did you know that the first Labor Day was celebrated in the United States in New York City ? Yep, on September 5th,1882. It became a federal holiday in 1894 after the Pullman Strike. It is in September so as not to be lined up with international May Day celebrations,and it is a state holiday in all 50 states.

Labor Day in the United States is observed the first Monday of September.And how is it observed by most people ? We mourn the “unofficial” end to summer,in many areas the school year begins after Labor Day.No more Summer Fridays,where many people will work shorter hours,or not work at all….

Many of us take the weekend to rest,BBQ,take that last long weekend of summer, or in some cases start watching college sports -I only know college football starts this weekend because I recieved a Facebook invitation to a game ! 

But lets take a moment,and look back on the original significance of this holiday-its not just about the end of summer.

That said-have a wonderful Labor Day weekend !