Labor Day History - 11 Facts You Need To Know

All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.--Martin Luther King Jr.

For most of us, Labor Day is simply a day off of work. Have you ever wondered where the holiday originated? It wasn't in the United States! When was the first Labor Day celebrated in the United States? What are some Labor Day traditions? Here's an interesting slide show from Huffington Post detailing facts about the Labor Day Holiday!