Holiday

Happy 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day to everyone in the States! We’re having Bacon Cheddar Burgers, Watergate Salad, Broccoli Salad, Macaroni Salad, probably some chicken and/or shrimp thrown on the grill as well. We’ve often gone down to sit at the intersection across from our high school to see the local fireworks display, but we realized last year…

Happy Labor Day

On Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, the Central Labor Union held their first demonstration and picnic. The third year, the date was set for the first Monday in September. As labor organizations spread, so did the idea. By 1894, 23 states had adopted holidays to celebrate the working man and Congress passed…