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What are popular Labor Day traditions?
Every holiday has its fun traditions, and Labor Day is no exception. Here are some common Labor Day traditions people take part in:
Parades
Many cities and towns have parades to celebrate Labor Day. The parade may even be part of a bigger Labor Day festival the area holds, and you may even see homes decked out with Labor Day decorations.
Picnics
If the weather is nice enough, many people like to pack a picnic and eat outside with loved ones.
Barbecues
There’s still time to fire up the grill on Labor Day! Many spend the day grilling hot dogs, hamburgers, ribs, chicken and many side dishes.
Fireworks
What’s a celebration without fireworks? Expect to see color fill up the sky, courtesy of Labor Day firework displays.
Travel
Labor Day weekend is historically a popular time to travel, with people heading to lakes and beaches for one last summer hurrah
Storing white clothing
Yep, it’s an old piece of fashion advice that you’re not supposed to wear white after Labor Day, so some people put away their white clothing until next year.
Many people consider Labor Day the unofficial end of summer, so it’s also common to see people cover up their pool or store their boat when Labor Day weekend concludes.
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However, like Labor Day, May Day has a long history. Its roots lie in ancient pagan festivals, but it took on a new meaning in the 1880s. On May 1, 1886, more than 300,000 workers across the United States participated in a strike demanding an eight-hour workday. The strike grew within the next few days, and the protests turned deadly during the Haymarket Riot in Chicago on May 4. In 1890, more than 300,000 people protested at a May Day rally in London. Since then, it’s been recognized as an official holiday in various countries, but the United States is not one of them.