what is labor day celebrated for

All over the country, we are celebrating Labor Day. But why do we celebrate Labor Day? This special occasion, always the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement that is devoted to the economic and social achievements of the American worker.  The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated in 1885 in New York and has since grown to a nationwide observance. On … [Read more...] about Labor Day 2012 | History