Labor Day is a holiday celebrated here in the US as a national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well being of this country. However, traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer and to the relief of many parents, the beginning of the school year. A day where we rest from all our labors and barbecue and enjoy other outdoor activities. Growing up, proper etiquette dictated that you did not wear white clothes, particularly shoes, after Labor Day. My mom put all things white away until Memorial Day. It would be a major faux pas if you were to be caught wearing white shoes after Labor Day. Fortunately, this custom has pretty much died out, but it still crosses my mind when I put on white shoes or pants between Labor Day and Memorial Day that I might get pulled over by the Emily Post Proper Etiquette Police.
Today, we took a drive through Lodi and discovered that it truly was "LABOR DAY" in the vineyards as there were plenty of laborers harvesting the grapes. Busiest time of the year for wineries.
We appreciate all those who labor to make this country a better place to live. And I especially appreciate having a day off to relax and "rest from labor" and look forward to the kids being in school.
1 comment:
What lovely, lovely photographs. And yes, dont just love Emily Post? She almost makes us feel as guilty as the Catholic church but where would be without her? Personally, I like rules & traditions especially when they are so arbitrary (like the 'white' rule)...just sort of makes us civilized as opposed to an adolescent boy. xoxo g.
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