{"id":3268,"date":"2007-09-03T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2007-09-03T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/reformedchicksblabbing\/2007\/09\/the-meaning-of-labor-day.html"},"modified":"2007-09-03T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2007-09-03T21:00:00","slug":"the-meaning-of-labor-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/reformedchicksblabbing\/2007\/09\/the-meaning-of-labor-day.html","title":{"rendered":"The Meaning of Labor Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

My children were asking my husband and I this weekend, what does Labor day mean? What are we celebrating?
\nAnd I am embarrassed to say that I wasn’t 100% sure. I mean isn’t it obvious that it has something to do with labor ie; work? So when I found the girls over at Girl talk<\/a>, talking about it, I thought I would share with you my <\/span>enlightenment (just to save you the embarrassment of not knowing if your kids ask you too!).
\nDid you know that:<\/p>\n

Labor Day has been around for over 100 years. For most Labor Day marks the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. For others, it is simply a three-day weekend where family and friends have one last cook-out. Ultimately, Labor Day exists to honor all workers.
\nUnited States Labor Department defines Labor Day as, “The first Monday in September that is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.”
\nSo how can we as Christians celebrate Labor Day? Here are three ideas:
\n1) Take time to thank those who have graciously provided for you by working day after day. Children thank your parents.
\n2) Reflect upon and give thanks for the many blessings of being a citizen of the United States.
\n3) Thank the Lord for providing your job and the financial blessings that have come to you.
\nAnd praise God that Christ completed all the work that was necessary for our salvation. When his earthly saving work was done, He said, “It is finished.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I especially like the “children thank your parents” part.
\nHappy Labor Day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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