Although we in the United States celebrate May Day on May 1st and Labor Day in the beginning of September, May 1st is synonymous with Labor Day in many other countries.
According to www.timeanddate.com, “May Day is also referred to as Labor Day in many countries, as it also evolved from efforts of the labor union movement to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. It is celebrated as a national holiday across many countries in continents around the world…In South America, it is observed in countries such as: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. May 1 is also a national holiday in the Russian Federation and Asian countries such as China, Thailand, and Vietnam.”(Copyright, www.timeanddate.com)
Did you know that Labor Day was celebrated across the globe? Do you have any Labor Day traditions?