CNET: What's the meaning of Labor Day? The curious truth about the holiday's origins
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CNET: What's the meaning of Labor Day? The curious truth about the holiday's origins

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One of my summer projects was to create a resource for the most frequently asked questions about this popular late summer holiday.

What is Labor Day, why do we celebrate, and where did it come from? Click the link below to find your answers.

What’s the meaning of Labor Day? The curious truth about the holiday’s origins
It’s not just a time to stop wearing white or enjoy a day off. Labor Day is a piece of US history that sparked its own traditions.
MSNKelsey Fogarty
Exactly as it was published during my internship, MSN and other news platforms picked up this article and used it on their own websites, giving CNET and myself credit. However, due to the nature of CNET's consistent strategic updates, I am no longer listed as the author on CNET itself. I am grateful for the recent writers who have kept it alive in the eyes of Google!
Labor Day: The Surprising Origins of the American Holiday
Hint: It’s not just about barbecues and big sales.
CNETDan Avery
This article is the living version located at CNET. Since it has undergone more than several dozen edits and I am considered former staff, my name is no longer listed as an author. However, MSN and other publications preserved it as it was originally published with my name as the author.