Labor Day Fun Facts
We’ve written about the history of Labor Day in the past, so this year we thought we’d throw some fun facts at you on the holiday. Here is a quick list of fun facts about Labor Day.
1. Oregon was the first state to declare Labor Day an official holiday in 1887
2. Labor Day is considered the unofficial NFL season kick-off
We’ve written about the history of Labor Day in the past, so this year we thought we’d throw some fun facts at you on the holiday. Here is a quick list of fun facts about Labor Day.
1. Oregon was the first state to declare Labor Day an official holiday in 1887
2. Labor Day is considered the unofficial NFL season kick-off
3. Labor Day marks the end of the summer season
4. You can now wear white after Labor Day. The old saying that you can’t wear white after Labor Day roots back to the Victorian Era, where wearing white after the holiday was taboo. People don’t follow this anymore.
5. One of the top Labor Day weekend destinations in Charleston, SC
6. Other countries celebrate Labor Day but it’s called International Workers’ Day
7. Canada celebrated Labor Day before us but it’s spelled Labour Day
Today is a day to celebrate the hard work that we all put in every day, every month, and every year. Take time off today to relax and reset before fall begins. Enjoy your last day of summer today and we’ll see you on the flip side.
Labor Day 2022
Every year, the first Monday in September is set aside as an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. Today we take a pause from our regular broadcast blog to talk about Labor Day: its history, its founders, etc. it has been recognized long before it became an official holiday on February 21st 1887 by the state of Oregon.
Every year, the first Monday in September is set aside as an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. Today we take a pause from our regular broadcast blog to talk about Labor Day: its history, its founders, etc. it has been recognized long before it became an official holiday on February 21st 1887 by the state of Oregon. Before that, in 1882 New York City had the first Labor Day celebration on September 5th. This included a parade. President Cleveland signed the law to make it nationally observed on June 28th 1894. The original founder of Labor Day is unclear. Some say that it is Peter McGuire of Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. Others believe it to be Mathew McGuire of the International Association of Machinist. We find it a bit odd that they both have the same last name, but that’s beside the point. You can find a list of America’s labor leaders at the Labor Hall of Honor. Enjoy your holiday today celebrating the fruits of all your hard work!