The first
Monday of September is a federal holiday, Labor Day in the United States and
Canada. Initially celebrated in New York City's Union Square in 1882, Labor Day
was organized by unions as a rare day of rest for the overworked during the
Industrial Revolution. This week, we'll go over the history of Labor Day from
Union Square to today.
Some may wonder why Labor Day is vital to millions of Americans. Labor Day is a way of giving thanks to workers who worked long hours at long jobs, sometimes in dangerous positions, and allowing them to have a day of rest and relaxation. TED-Ed on YouTube has a great video detailing the traditions and celebrations of the first Labor Day and how they're still relevant today.
CNN.com recently put out an article that gives a more detailed story on the first Labor Day and what led to the holiday being created in the first place. In addition, the report describes the evolution of the long-standing American holiday and how the whole family can celebrate it 128 years later.
To wrap up this week,
we'd like to share a fun list of Labor Day activities we discovered on countryliving.com. While it's a bit late to use
this list for Labor Day this year, many of these activities can be enjoyed into
the Fall season. Fun times like hosting a game night, bike riding, and much
more can be had throughout 2022. Let us know if there are any Fall activities
you'd like to share with us!
Did you have fun this past Labor Day? Did you do anything fun or exciting? Let us know in the comments below! For youth and young adults, ages 13-26, join us on the SPAN Youth Chat on Wednesdays from 3:30-4:00 PM.
Resources...
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Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
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