Decoded: Labor Day

While many think of Labor Day as an extra day off of school that divides summer from fall, the first Monday of every September encompasses much more than meets the eye.

Labor Day is dedicated to the social and economic achievements and victories that have been made by American workers throughout the years.

The government first began recognizing Labor Day as a national holiday in in the mid 1880s, and the holiday was presented to the New York legislature as a bill.

Now, many people celebrate the day off of work and school with food, friends, and family.

How are you going to spend your Labor Day? Let us know in the comments below!

See the gallery below for historical labor day pics:

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