What is Labor Day?

• A holiday that honors men and women who work.

• A painting.

• Someone in my class.

• A book.

When is Labor Day celebrated?

• The first Monday in June

• The first Monday in July

• The first Monday in August

• The first Monday in September

How did Labor Day become a holiday?

• There was no other holiday in September, so they made one.

• Long ago workers worked real hard.

• Schools and teachers wanted a day off.

• To celebrate the end of summer.

Children used to work hard instead of going to school.

• True

• False

How do people celebrate Labor Day?

• Have a parade.

• Go to the beach.

• Have a picnic.

• All of the above.

Who was the President that declared Labor Day a national holiday?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Grover Cleveland

• Barack Obama

What year was Labor Day considered a national holiday?

• 1882

• 1885

• 1890

• 1894

Schools are open on Labor Day.

• True

• False

The first Labor Day celebration in the United States was celebrated in which of the following states?

• North Carolina

• Nebraska

• New York

• Texas

Government businesses are closed on Labor Day.

• True

• False