Labor Day: what a holiday America is celebrating today

Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday in September, is the day the United States honors the American worker and says goodbye to summer. From parades and festivals to barbecues and football, here's everything you need to know about Labor Day 2018.

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Is the summer officially over?

Almost. Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer (the official one is September 22, the day of the autumnal equinox), reminds CNN. It also means that school activities begin in many regions of the United States, particularly in the northeast. If you have school children, be attentive to any signs of a child’s anxiety. Returning to class after a long break can be difficult.

Even though the summer is leaving, do not let this fact upset you. In 2018, there will be more occasions for celebration. Labor Day offensive means that we are in the middle of ten annual federal holidays of the United States. The next will be Columbus Day on Monday, October 8.

"Everyone is working for a long weekend"

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of July 2018, there were more than 160 million civilian workers in the United States. This is roughly 63% of the total workforce. More than 6 million people were unemployed, the unemployment rate was 3,9%.

It all started with a parade

The idea of ​​a special day dedicated to American workers was first proposed by members of the New York labor movement at the beginning of the 1880s, but scientists cannot decide on whose idea it really is. Peter McGuire from the Brotherhood of Carpenters and the Joiner's Union believed that Labor Day should be “marked by a street parade that would publicly demonstrate the strength and dignity of trade unions of trade and labor organizations.” It is said that someone Matthew Maguire from the International Association of Machinists ensured that the workers got the right to a break.

The first Labor Day was held in New York in 1882, with a picnic and a parade.

Oregon became the first state to abolish the official holiday in 1887, and in 1894, President Grover Cleveland and Congress made it an official federal holiday for the entire country. Outside the United States, especially in Europe, Labor Day is celebrated on the first of May.

Are you planning to escape? You are not alone

According to US airlines, 16,5 million passengers will travel by plane between August 29 and September 4. This is an 3,5% increase over the same period of the 2017 year.

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If you prefer to travel by car, concentrate and watch the road. According to a National Security Council report, 420 people may die on US roads during the weekend on Labor Day.

Where to go

If parades and festivals are your thing, it might be helpful to know that New York City's annual Labor Day Parade is coming up next Saturday, September 8th. But this weekend, the West Indian American Day Carnival takes place on Brooklyn's East Boulevard, with colorful costumes and Caribbean street food.

Foodies can head to Denver for the Taste of Colorado and Free Music Festival, headlined by rock band REO Speedwagon. This weekend, music fans could attend the Chicago Jazz Festival.

The LA County Fair opens in Los Angeles before 23 in September, and the world's best sand sculptors at the Sand Sculpting Challenge and the Dimensional Art Exposition exhibit at the San Diego overview.

Love comics, costumes and watch people? Atlanta's Dragon Con began on Friday and lasts until Monday evening. It is the largest fantasy and sci-fi convention in the world, founded in 1987 year.

What to see

If you do not plan to leave, you can stay at home and watch a movie. But keep in mind that the weekend, which falls on weekdays, rarely can please box office pictures. In 2015, New York Pose called the weekend in honor of Labor Day a time when Hollywood films die.

But if you haven't seen Crazy Rich Asians yet, now is the time. The film is expected to top the box office this weekend.

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Those who like to go to the cinema can watch "The Meg" from Warner Bros. and the sixth film, Mission Impossible: Fallout.

If you stay home, you can catch the premiere of CNN's documentary on the life and work of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, "RBG," at 9 p.m. Monday. Or just tune into the current Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime.

Do not ignore and university football. The 2018 season of the year started on Saturday, but it’s not too late to see the game. On Monday evening, the University of Florida will come to grips with the players at Virginia Polytechnic University.

What to eat

The end of summer doesn't mean the end of barbecue season. If you're entertaining family and friends, try enhancing the flavor of your grilled meats by using a good barbecue sauce. And if you're making burgers or steaks, don't overcook the meat. Don't like meat? In September, you can enjoy fruits and vegetables that have not yet been on your menu. Figs, persimmons, pomegranates and quinces are in season.

What to wear

Remember the old American commandment that after Labor Day do not wear white? This is an outdated fashion rule that is time to break. Wear something that looks great on you, be it white or any other color.

New York Fashion Week starts this week, so follow the trends and fashionable shades of autumn 2018 of the year, which show models on the catwalk.

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