Yes! It's finally here! Time to kick back and enjoy this extended weekend!! I hope everyone had another successful week! Next week begins week 10, which means only 2 more full weeks of classes! Not bad at all..Time flew right on by!!
I figured since it's Labor Day Weekend, I would share some facts about it, other than the fashion rules!
Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take were outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
The character of the Labor Day celebration has undergone a change in recent years, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem. This change, however, is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression. Labor Day addresses by leading union officials, industrialists, educators, clerics and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers, radio, and television.
The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pay tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership — the American worker.
I always was interested in history, so I thought this would be something to share with everyone. What is everyone up to this weekend? I plan on kicking back and relaxing. I have a birthday party and a BBQ to attend, but once Monday rolls around, no work, just relaxation!! I am excited for the next two weeks to pass and then enjoying a whole full week off! Of course I will still have to work, but at least its money, right?!
Well, I hope everyone enjoys their weekend! Remember, make sure you relax and enjoy it since it's our final farewell to summer unfortunately!!!
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