This year's May Day has a four-day holiday, which is a very happy thing for many office workers. However, we should not only be happy for the holiday, but also know the origin and true meaning of labor day. So what are the origins of Labor Day? Let's have a look!
The origin of May Day
This festival originated from the workers' strike in Chicago. On May 1, 1886, more than 210000 workers in Chicago held a general strike for the implementation of the eight hour working system. After a hard and bloody struggle, they finally won. In memory of this great workers' movement, it is announced that may 1 of each year will be designated as international labor day. This decision immediately received a positive response from workers all over the world.
In December 1949, May 1st of every year was designated as the legal labor day in China, and it was a national holiday. On this day, the whole country celebrates. People put on their festive costumes and gather in parks, theaters, squares, etc. to participate in various celebration gatherings or recreational activities, and commend the workers who have made outstanding contributions.
What is the meaning of May Day
Labor is great, labor is great. Without labor, we will not have enough food and clothing, live and work in peace and contentment; without labor, we will not be able to spend time and go sightseeing. If there is no labor, what will the world be like? If there is no vivid color, no smoke curling, no bridges, no winding roads, will life be boring?
Labor is an attitude, labor is glorious, gain without work is shameful. happy International Workers ' Day!