Labor Day, last Hurrah for the summer, is an annual holiday celebrated all over the world that resulted from the labor union movement. Celebrating the economic and social achievements of workers from every walk of life. Most countries celebrate this holiday on May 1st. The United States and Canada celebrate on the first Monday of September. It was inaugurated by the Knights of Labor in 1882, and then made a national holiday by the U.S Congress in 1984.We know the celebration of Labor Day is known for the Eight-hour day movement, which advocated: eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. However, it’s easy to forget what this holiday really means, and we focus more on where are we going to travel?! Palm Desert, Catalina, Vegas, Havasu and other hot party destinations are popular to travel to during this holiday (I will of course be in Palm Desert!). The founder of Labor Day remains unclear, but it has been written that either Peter McGuire, co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, or Matthew Maguire, secretary of the Central Labor Union, is responsible for proposing the holiday. Thank you boys! So I will remember what we're truely celebrating this coming Monday, while enjoying the weekend with great friends and meeting new friends. CHEERS!
“Sometimes it's important to work for that pot of gold. But other times it's essential to take time off and to make sure that your most important decision in the day simply consists of choosing which color to slide down on the rainbow.” ~Douglas Pagels, These Are the Gifts I'd Like to Give to You
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