Labor Day was first observed in the late 1800's. Grover Cleveland made it a national holiday in 1894 as a way to celebrate (and probably to appease) labor unions. These days, though, it’s more of a milestone than a holiday. For most of us it’s the last three day weekend before the end of the summer; a day for picnics in the park or backyard barbecues. It’s the last chance to squeeze in a trip with the kids before they all head back to school. Labor Day used to be the last day you could wear white until next Memorial Day. Does anyone really wear white any more? Labor Day also marks the beginning of the American football season, for both the NFL and college football teams. Technically, autumn won’t here for another eighteen days, but as of today you can say you’ve survived another summer.
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