The month of September is ready to begin, and many of us are wondering where the year has gone. We are already seeing the stores with Halloween and Christmas wares on their shelves, and yet the weather is still hot, with the fall season still a few weeks away. Even though schools in this area begin in August, many around the country wait until after Labor Day when the weather cools somewhat, and seasonal workers have settled in their living quarters. Labor Day has often been referred to as the unofficial end of summer, and that means the first Monday in September will be celebrated as a “last fling” of the summer season.
According to my research, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September in the United States and honors the American labor movement and the workers who have made our country strong and prosperous. On Tuesday, September 5, 1882, ten thousand workers took time off without pay to march from City Hall to Union Square in New York City, holding the first Labor Day parade in the history of our country.
Labor Day holiday is celebrated in many ways across the United States. As we look back in history, we find that parades, picnics, and speeches were the ways of celebrating during the early years. Today, those things are still part of the holiday in some places, along with time off from work or school. There are also barbecues, firework displays, family gatherings, and political rallies.
Many of us have traditions that have been handed down through the years to observe this special day and weekend. We need to remember the significance of Labor Day, and its place in our nation’s history.
I hope you all have an enjoyable and safe holiday weekend.
TERRY Talks 