Some facts about Labor Day:
Labor Day is always celebrated on the first Monday in September. This special time denotes a restful and fun time for each and every hardworking American.Canadians celebrate this holiday on the same day as well.
Other countries, Australia, Jamaica, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago also celebrate Labor Day, but they do so on different months and days. In Australia depending on where you live, Labor Day may be celebrated on the first Monday in October, the first or second Monday in March or the first Monday in May.
A Nation's Strength
Not gold, but only man can make
A people great and strong;
Men who, for truth and honor's sake,
Stand fast and suffer long.
Brave men who work while others sleep,
Who dare while others fly--
Thy build a nation's pillars deep
And lift them to the sky.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
6 comments:
What a GREAT post! Wonderful quotes about a Nation's Strength from Mr. Emerson. Hope you all have a LABOR-LESS day!
Hugs, Teddy
Happy Labor Day! I love the info on the day and that quote is wonderful.
Happy Labor Day Everyone. Love the quote.
We appreciate and thank all our service people and essential workers
Tigger, Crystal, Daisy Mae
Very well said Raz. Happy Labor Day buddy
Angel Timmy
Miss Fitz
Thanks for the info, I didn't know about it. We don't have a Labour Day in Scotland. Have a good one :-D
Beautiful post and photos about Labor Day ~ and sweet kitty in the midst of it all ~ Xo
Living in the moment,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
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