Dear [NAME],
Labor Day is just around
the corner. I'm looking forward to
spending some quality time with my family and letting my gas grill do some
labor for a change! So here's a
heartfelt Labor Day greeting from my family to yours!
Have you ever wondered how
we came to celebrate a holiday with the odd name of Labor Day? Someone always asks, “Why is it called Labor
Day when nobody labors on that day?”
While there is some
disagreement regarding the original founder of Labor Day, we know that the
first Labor Day parade was held by the Central Labor Union, September 5, 1882,
in New York City. Common laborers were
lobbying for recognition and appreciation for their long days and hard work
(back then they received little pay and even less thanks). Over the next decade unions in other states
began to adopt the day as a day of celebration and recognition of the
contributions of the common laborer.
Finally on June 28, 1894, Congress declared the first Monday in
September a legal holiday.
For us Labor Day brings
parades, festivals, speeches, and picnics.
Just as Memorial Day heralds the beginning of summer vacations, to most
Americans Labor Day signals the waning of summer.
When this Labor Day rolls
around, don't be a workaholic! Take a well
deserved rest and enjoy your family! I
hope you and yours have a fun and safe Labor Day!
Sincerely,
[NAME]
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