The first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.  It is to constitute a national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country.  The first Labor Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City by the Central Labor Union. In 1884, the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a “workingmen’s holiday” on that date. On June 28, 1894 Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.

Many people look at Labor Day as the official ending of summer because it is the last holiday of the Summer season.  In the early years of Labor Day, it was celebrated with parades and picnics, but now it is mostly a time families and friends get together for picnics and barbecues.  Celebrate this Labor Day with Bar-B-Cutie and pick up a Picnic Pack to take to your get-together.  Have a safe and happy Labor Day!!!!!!