How did May Day come about? What are the customs of May Day?

How did May Day come about? What are the customs of May Day?
Every festival has its own origin, but not everyone knows where these festivals came from. So, let’s take a look at how May Day came about. The third month of the lunar calendar is the period between spring and summer. Want to know what good days there are in March of the lunar calendar in 2021? Then click on Mr. Shui Mo's website and take a look.

How did May Day come about?

May 1st Labor Day is an international holiday and a national holiday in more than 80 countries in the world. It is scheduled for May 1st every year. It is a festival shared by working people all over the world.
The origin of Labor Day is mainly because capitalism exploited the working people's time, and the working people resisted, thus giving rise to the festival.
The May Day originated from the general strike of workers in Chicago, USA. On May 1, 1886, more than 200,000 workers in Chicago went on strike to fight for the eight-hour work day. After an arduous and bloody struggle, they finally won.
To commemorate this workers' movement, on July 14, 1889, the Socialist Congress convened by Marxists from various countries was grandly opened in Paris, France. At the conference, the delegates unanimously agreed to designate May 1 as the common holiday of the international proletariat. This resolution received a positive response from workers around the world. 1
On May 1, 1890, the working class of Europe and the United States took the lead in taking to the streets, holding grand demonstrations and rallies to fight for their legitimate rights and interests.
From then on, working people from all over the world hold rallies and parades to celebrate on this day.
The above is the origin of May Day.

What are the customs of May Day?

This depends on which country it is. The customs of Labor Day in different countries will be different.
1. Introduction to the customs of China's Labor Day
The Chinese people's celebration of Labor Day can be traced back to 1918, with holidays and adjustments for work, as well as celebration and commendation activities. After the founding of New China, May 1 was designated as the statutory Labor Day and the whole country has a day off.
2. Introduction to the customs of Labor Day in the United States
The birthplace of Labor Day is May 1st. However, what is special is that when the United States later established Labor Day, it stipulated that the first Monday of September each year is Labor Day, so Americans' Labor Day is not in May, but in September. Every September on Labor Day, Americans have a day off, and people across the country generally hold parades, rallies and other celebrations to show their respect for workers. In some states, people hold picnics after the parade, where they eat, drink, sing and dance. At night, some places will set off fireworks.
3. Introduction to the customs of Labor Day in Russia
There are parades, rallies and entertainment.
Since the establishment of Labor Day internationally, Russia has always attached great importance to this special holiday. On May Day, Russia has a national holiday and holds various celebrations and mass parades.
Generally speaking, the May Day parade will first pass through the main streets and squares of the city, and finally a large rally and celebration will be held in the ancient or wide central square.

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