Labor Day comes on the first Monday of every September. However, there’s a lot more to the holiday than an extra day off from work, sweet sales, and gifts from employers. Have you prepare for your #LaborDay, relax and have a labor shirt for your friends to together celebrate the #LaborDay.
Here are 15 facts about #LaborDay that might shock you.
1. Labor Day weekend is considered one of the busiest weekends to travel — tens of millions of people opt to get out of town for the long weekend. So where is everyone going? According to Twitter’s conversations from last year, the east coast beaches were the most talked about locations this time last year. South Beach Florida, Myrtle Beach, and Coney Island are just a few that often get mentioned on Twitter. Whatever you do on Labor Day, just make sure to #TreatYourSelf
2. Labor Day in Canada began in 1872 in Toronto but quickly made its way south to the U.S. Originally it began as a significant demonstration demanding rights for workers
3. Labor Day started as a part of the labor union movement, to recognize the contributions of men and women in the US workforce, but modernly is seen as a chance to celebrate the last weekend of summer.
4. Traditionally people did not wear white or seersucker clothes after Labor Day as it unofficially marked the end of summer. Historians say the expression “no white after Labor Day” comes from when the upper class would return from their summer vacations and stow away their lightweight, white summer clothes as they returned back to school and work. Creators decided to pick the first week of September to honor Labor Day because it is between the 4th of July and Thanksgiving.
5. The back story of a labor icon. Her name is Rosie the Riveter. She was used as a symbol of feminism and a morale booster for women working in factories during World War II. Artist J. Howard Miller designed the infamous Rosie the Riveter poster. She has stood the test of time as inspiration. Just recently, Kendall Jenner built her own Rosie campaign with Rock the Vote to get young people out to vote in 2016.
6. In the late 1800s, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks to eke out a basic living. Children as young as 5-6 years old worked in factories and mines.
7. Many retailers and business have used Labor Day as a retail sale day because of a large number of people who are not at work and are free to shop. The day has become so popular with shoppers that it the second largest 'sale' day in the United States. The first is Black Friday. You can find more hot deals at: Weekend Sale Club
8. Labor Day is viewed as the unofficial last day of vacation before the start of the new school year (and mourned by students all over). Stated differently, it is the Back-to-School kickoff (cheered by parents all over!).
9. In 1916 the 8 hour work day was established by the Adamson Act, making it the first federal law regulating work hours in private companies.
10. Today Labor Day often signals the beginning of the football season. It is also usually the last day before school starts.
So take some time during this last summer hurrah to relax, enjoy the Labor Day, and enjoy the end of summer!
Wearing a unique design Labor Day Shirt to Go Camping, Party, Hiking or relax yourself to refill your energy and start a new week!
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