For many, Labor Day simply means a day off or even the end of summer vacation and the start of the working year. While this might be true, Labor Day was first celebrated to honor the working men and women of United States and Canada. In fact, the national holiday can be traced all the way back to 1882 when the first Labor Day parade was held in New York City. It was a grand gesture and many historians now credit Peter McGuire , co founder of the American Federation of Labor, as the man behind the tribute. Since its first official designation as a holiday by President Grover Cleveland, Labor Day has truly come a long way. So while you celebrate this special day, here are some things you might not have known about Labor Day.
- Oregon was the first state to declare Labor Day a national holiday.
- there is a long standing rule known as "No White After Labor Day" and this was a practical rule because white clothes meant leisurely times and of summer thus it was only reasonable to switch to a more appropriate work attire.
- Labor Day officially marks the end of hot dog season for Americans. (Hot dog season begins on Memorial Day and until Labor Day, Americans consume about 150 million hot dogs)
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