Why You Deserve A Relaxing Labor Day Weekend
Everyone is very excited about a relaxing, 3-day holiday weekend, but have you ever stopped to wonder exactly why we get this break? Labor Day is on our calendar every year as a national holiday, but when, and why, did it become one? That subject came up here at Mexicali Blues , so we decided to do a little research This is what we found out. What is Labor Day Obviously, it's a holiday where a lot of people get the day off of work and school, but there's a reason that it became a holiday. It is meant to be a tribute to the many contributions that American workers make every day. The hard work that we put in "making a living" helps to make our country stronger, more prosperous, and a great place to call home. We know that you work hard, so you deserve a few special days to relax and feel good about that! The Creation of a National Holiday The very first Labor Day was celebrated with a parade in New York City on September 5, 1882. This was not yet a national ...