What it is, and Why We Observe Labor Day

Most of us are just happy to get the day off work…with pay if we are lucky, but do you know the history of Labor Day or why we “observe” it? I don’t say “celebrate” because we generally celebrate the good and happy occasions. After you read this article, you can decide if it’s celebrate or observe. Anyway, it’s an easy read and you’ll gain some knowledge at the end of the article. Remember: THE MORE YOU KNOW,THE MORE YOU GROW!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2017/09/04/who-started-labor-day-the-bloody-and-confusing-history-of-an-american-holiday/?utm_term=.a8e205dfcedb

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