On Monday those of us in the US will celebrate Labor Day.
That is a day set apart to celebrate, you guessed it, those who labor.
Originally Labor Day was set up by the Central Labor Union
to celebrate the achievements of American workers and their contributions to
the strength and prosperity of our country. It was first celebrated on Tuesday,
September 5, 1882. In 1884 the first Monday of September was set apart for the
annual holiday.
In recent years it has changed a little to more specifically
remember the sacrifices of those in the armed services, those who protect our
country and make our lives possible. While it is wonderful to celebrate those great
men and women, it’s fine to celebrate the other workers in our country
also.
Some people celebrate by taking the day off and having a
party. Others celebrate by doing a project on their house or yard. However you choose
to celebrate, I hope you have a good day and remember how it takes all of us
working together to make our country what it is.
You have a super Labor Day, too. (Doing as little labor as possible.)
ReplyDeleteHa! We put up a shed.
DeleteHave a great Labor Day and holiday weekend too!
ReplyDeleteHope yours was wonderful.
DeleteNow I need to go look up the root of our weekend. Probably the same. Enjoy your weekend! (Love the pic!)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'm not happy with it but you know. I'll avoid cameras for another couple years so it might take awhile to fix.
DeleteNever forget the sacrifices! That's my take on holiday. I come from a family that valued and expected hard work. I know the value. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteEnjoy your long weekend. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great weekend.
DeleteHave a great Labor Day and holiday weekend too!
ReplyDeleteHope yours was great!
DeleteHi, Sara,
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great weekend. I spent mine FINALLY finishing my loft. Monday afternoon I put the last coat of enamel on the woodwork...
Yay! Post pics soon!
DeleteWe celebrate Labour Day here in Canada, too. It means the kids go back to school the next day. When I had 5 boys at home, I used to meet my girlfriends for cheesecake to celebrate!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect celebration! Our kids went back to school almost a month ago, though.
DeleteHey! You have a new picture on the sidebar there. Love it! We worked on book release stuff for Labor Day. Yes, my husband helped me all day. Isn't he the best?
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great day off!
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