Labor Day: The Holiday That Celebrates Workers
In the United States, Labor Day is a holiday that’s celebrated on the first Monday in September. Some people think that Labor Day celebrates the last day of summer or the day that the neighborhood pool closes. But, it’s much more than that.
Labor is another word for work, and Labor Day is the holiday that honors American workers (in general) and the American labor movement (in particular).
Hard work pays off in the workplace, and it pays off at school, too. When you work hard — and keep working hard — you’ll be amazed at the things you can accomplish, and you’ll soon discover that family and friends will celebrate your labors on the first Monday in September and every other day of the year, too.
Quotes About Working Hard
“Everything that is really great and inspiring is created by the individual who can labor in freedom.”
Albert Einstein, Theoretical Physicist
“The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are: hard work, stick-to-itiveness, and common sense.”
Thomas Edison, Inventor
“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.”
Estée Lauder, American Businesswoman
“I’ve got a theory that if you give 100 percent all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.”
Larry Bird, Basketball Player
The notion that work is a terrible burden is a terrible mistake. Working and facing up to one’s responsibilities: that’s happiness.
Katharine Hepburn, American Actress
About Labor Day
It’s a Fact: Generally speaking, the the term “labor movement” describes the the creation of labor laws in America and the formation of labor unions.
It’s a Fact: Labor unions are organized groups of workers who agree to cooperate with each other in order to get better pay and better working conditions.
It’s a Fact: Labor Day became an official United States holiday in 1894.
It’s a Fact: Canada, America’s friendly neighbor to the north, also celebrates Labor Day on the first Monday in September.
Fun Fact: Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. In fact, it’s bigger than all the other planets put together.
Fun Fact: The largest freshwater lake in the world (as measured by surface area) is Lake Superior. By the way, Lake Superior is one of the 5 Great Lakes that are located in the United States and Canada.
Fun Fact: The biggest river in America is the Mississippi.
Fun Fact: One meter is slightly more than 39 inches, which means it’s longer than a yard. A yard, by the way is 36 inches, which is the same as three feet.
Just for fun,
When did Labor Day become an official holiday in the United States? Was it 1894, 1904, 1924, or 1944?
Which country also celebrates Labor Day on September 1? Is it Mexico, Canada, or England?
What's the capital of Greece? Is it Rome, London, Athens, Paris, or Lisbon?
Which of the 5 Great Lakes is the largest? Is it Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, or Lake Superior?
Here's a riddle for you:
September has 30 days, and October has 31. So how many months have 28 days?
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