Labor Day

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A Brief History of Labor Day - [ Kids/Teens ] - Traces the origin of this western celebration. Also tells when it is celebrated in other parts of the world and what it is called in those places.

Celebrating Labor Day at The Holiday Zone - [ Kids/Teens ] - Offers printable stories, puzzles, poems, coloring sheets, crafts, and games.

EnchantedLearning.com: Labor Day Crafts - [ Kids ] - Provides printable project templates, worksheets and mini-books.

The History of Labor Day - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Offers profiles of labor leaders, photos of working conditions, and actual film footage of turn-of-the-century factories. From the History Channel.

The History of Labor Day - [ Kids/Teens ] - A timeline of events for Labor Day in the U.S.

The History of Labor Day - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explains how Labor Day came to be and what it means. From the U.S. Department of Labor.

Howstuffworks: Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explains why people celebrate this holiday and why it is observed on the first Monday in September.

Labor Day - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Relates the history of the day, explains its significance, and describes ways in which people celebrate the holiday.

Labor Day Crafts Kids Can Make - [ Kids ] - Offers coloring pages, craft idea, and game.

A Labor Day Quiz - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Short quiz tests knowledge of labor practices and U.S. history.

Origins of Labour Day - [ Kids/Teens ] - Tells how the holiday started in Canada and spread to the US.

PBS Online NewsHour: Origins of Labor Day - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Explores how late 19th century labor unrest and fledgling unions contributed to the rise of this holiday. (September 2, 1996)