Labor Day comes around every first Monday in September. The point of the holiday is to recognize the American labor movement and all of the work and contributions of laborers in the United States. This year, the holiday is observed on Monday, September 7. The weekend preceding Labor Day is called Labor Day Weekend. During the 19th century, as trade unions and the labor movement grew, labor groups called for a day to celebrate labor. In 1887, Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day an official holiday. In 1894 Labor Day became a federal holiday. Depending on where you work, you may or may not get the day off. Labor Day can be observed any way you wish from your Uptown Student Rental House.
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Labor Day marks the unofficial end to summer. For many it marks the end of the cultural summer season. In the United States, many school resume classes sometime around Labor Day. At Ohio University, no classes take place on Labor Day. There are all kinds of things you can do to celebrate Labor Day at your Uptown Student Rental House. Most people relish not having to work and also having a three day weekend. Labor Day can be a good day to clean your apartment.
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In fashion, some consider Labor Day to be the last day acceptable to wear white. Labor Day is also a day that stores offer discounts and savings. They do this because there are a large number of people who are available to shop that day. Some retailers say that it is one of their most profitable days of the year. There is plenty of shopping that you can do locally near your Uptown Student Rental House.
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In U.S. Sports, Labor Day represents the beginning of many fall sports. NCAA basketball teams usually play their first game Labor Day Weekend. The NFL kicks off its season the Thursday following Labor Day. You can enjoy the start to the NFL and also the NCAA basketball seasons from your place. There is an endless list of things you can do on Labor Day Weekend. Sadly, it marks the end of summer and also the beginning of autumn. Soak up the last bit of summer and enjoy it while it last. Enjoy Labor Day by getting out and also doing something. There are plenty of things to do within a short distance of your Uptown Student Rental House.