National Grandparents Day 2009: The Meaning and Traditions

National Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labour Day in Canada and the US, which means this year the day to cherish your grandparents will be Sunday, September 13. Historically, American Marian McQuade is considered to be the founder of the...

Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?: History of the Holiday Worldwide

Labor Day is an annual holiday that is celebrated around the world in commemoration of the labor union movement for worker's rights and as a tribute to working people. While the United States, Canada and Bermuda celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday of September, most other...

Labor Day Sales: A List of Weekend Deals and Free Events

Labor Day in Canada and the US is traditionally one of the biggest shopping days of the year and thanks to the global recession 2009 Labor Day sales are expected to be stronger than normal. Labor day sales in 2009...

Labour Day Preview: History, Celebrations, TV Schedule

Labour Day is celebrated in North America on the first Monday of September, which falls on September 7 this year. Traditionally, the holiday brings the much awaited end-of-the-summer long weekend for most people...

October 16th is Boss Appreciation Day

Every October 16 is International Boss's Day; don't forget or you may be fired!  Boss's Day is a secular holiday started in the United States in 1958. It was officially recognized in 1962 by a special...

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