Labor Day

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Labor Day is a US holiday observed on the first Monday in September. It started in 1882 when the Central Labor Union decided to create a day off of work for "the working man". It is considered by most Americans to signal the end of summer.

  • Education World: Great Sites For Teaching About Labor Day  - Features nine online resources for educators to use when teaching about Labor Day and labor history in the U.S.
  • The History of Labor Day  - Department of Labor site offering historical information on the holiday, and updates from the department.
  • The Holiday Spot: Labor Day  - Contains details about the celebration of this holiday in true American style, and links to Labor Day history, wallpapers, and free greetings.
  • Labor Day  - Details the history of this September holiday as it is celebrated in the U.S.
  • Labor Day from Rumela's Web  - Spotlights the events in the 1880s that led to the first official Labor Day, and traces the traditions as well as what makes this holiday different from other holidays.
  • Labor Day Weekend  - Offers history of the holiday, recipes, as well as party ideas and party planning tips.
  • Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?  - A brief overview of the institution of Labor Day, and a quote of Samuel Gompers' explanation of why this holiday differs from all other holidays in any country.
 
 
 
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