For a lot of people, Labor Day means two things: a day off and the end of summer. But why is it called Labor Day? Labor Day is a day set aside to pay tribute to working men and women. It has been celebrated as a national holiday in the ...
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However, many people are not aware of the origins of this holiday and what it truly represents. So why do we celebrate Labor Day? ... Home > Family > Holidays > Articles > Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
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Kitty Schindler’s father was then a coal miner in eastern Pennsylvania, where a major coal strike had nearly panicked the nation. Daryl Cagle’s cartoonists nod to recession anxiety and honor the American holiday with lighthearted looks at u...
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Today we celebrate Labor Day with a little less fanfare on the first Monday of September. Some cities have parades and community picnics. Many politicians "kick off' their political campaigns by holding rallies on the holiday.
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A Short History of Labor Day in America ... Arts and Crafts for Labor Day ... Discussion Topics for Labor Day...
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Today, Labor Day is celebrated more as the last big fling of summer than a tribute to the work we do when we're not on vacation. That may be OK. Trying to celebrate our work lives only one day a year might turn this holiday into just more work.
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www.johnshepler.com/articles/laborday.html
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From marching for the freedom to form unions to honoring immigrant workers and gearing up for the fall elections, millions of union families are taking time this weekend to celebrate Labor Day. The AFL-CIO’s Labor in the Pulpits services will highlight the connections of the faith community and the union movement.
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