Labor day .....
About how many Americans are usually expected to travel over Labor Day weekend?
Over 130 million
when did 10,000 men go to Union Square for the first labor day parade
1882
which state declared labor day as a holiday first
Oregon
Labor Day is celebrated on the same date in every country.
False (Many countries celebrate on May 1st, International Workers’ Day).
what color do you wear on labor day
white
labor day is considered the end of what
summer
who signed the bill to make labor day a holiday
President Grover Cleveland
Wearing white after Labor Day used to be considered a fashion faux pas.
True
who came up with the idea of labor day
Peter J. McGuire
when did the first state declare labor day as a holiday
1887
what day is labor day
Monday
Labor Day was first celebrated in 1776 alongside Independence Day.
False (It was first celebrated in 1882).
what other country has labor day on the same day as us and had the bill signed on the same year as us
Canada
when did the the other states make labor day an official holiday
1894
What month does labor day fall in
September
Labor Day is the only federal holiday dedicated to American workers.
True
What was the original purpose of Labor Day?
To honor and recognize the American labor movement and the contributions of workers.
why was labor day chosen to be celebrated on the first week of September
because they wanted labor day to be in-between 4th of July and thanksgiving
What popular American sport traditionally kicks off its season around Labor Day?
Football (NFL & college football)
The official colors of Labor Day are red, white, and blue.
False (It’s a national holiday, but it has no official colors).