A public holiday that falls on the first Monday of September, observed in Canada and the United States (Americans spell "labour" as "labor"). In Canada, this is a "statutory holiday", meaning that no one can technically be forced to work it, but those who are willing to must be compensated with government-specified higher pay.
Labour Day, at least in its modern, early 21st century form, does not have any specific, traditional rites or celebrations. It is meant to be a day spent relaxing or recreating, as it celebrates the year's hard labour by workers. Much more common, in other countries, is to have the celebration of May Day (1st day in May), although this is often associated with marches in support of organised labour (unions), and (unfortunately), in recent years, potentially violent demonstrations and actions against wealthy, multi-national corporations.
It is safe to say that May Day is not celebrated in the US because of its ties to and sympathies toward socialism and communism. It can equally be presumed that Canada has aligned its workers' holiday with the US for reasons of politics and economics, as well as commercial convenience.
Labour Day, at least in its modern, early 21st century form, does not have any specific, traditional rites or celebrations. It is meant to be a day spent relaxing or recreating, as it celebrates the year's hard labour by workers. Much more common, in other countries, is to have the celebration of May Day (1st day in May), although this is often associated with marches in support of organised labour (unions), and (unfortunately), in recent years, potentially violent demonstrations and actions against wealthy, multi-national corporations.
It is safe to say that May Day is not celebrated in the US because of its ties to and sympathies toward socialism and communism. It can equally be presumed that Canada has aligned its workers' holiday with the US for reasons of politics and economics, as well as commercial convenience.
"Labour Day is an official day of rest for workers. While May Day is meant to do the same, many workers take to the street instead, marching in support of workers' rights."
by outaouais September 8, 2011
Get the Labour Day mug.Victory in Europe Day, generally known as V-E Day, VE Day, or simply V Day was the public holiday celebrated on 8 May 1945 (7 May in Commonwealth realms) to mark the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces. It thus marked the end of World War II in Europe.
Person 1: Dude, are going to the VE Day parade?
Person 2: No, what's that?
Person 1: The day when the Nazis surrendered and the war ended in Europe.
Person 2: No, what's that?
Person 1: The day when the Nazis surrendered and the war ended in Europe.
by Gen. George S. Patton May 5, 2015
Get the ve day mug.A day when you are guaranteed to get sex from your girlfriend. Also the day when your girlfriend takes as long as possible with "romantic" stuff the have sex with you.
Boyfriend-"So honey it's Valentine's Day"
Girlfriend-"I know, i made a whole list of romantic things to do today, and when we are done ill give you the best night ever."
Boyfriend-"Damn"
Girlfriend-"I know, i made a whole list of romantic things to do today, and when we are done ill give you the best night ever."
Boyfriend-"Damn"
by DNizz February 14, 2010
Get the Valentine's Day mug.Moopoke is a popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer who primarily makes content about Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, a title released on PS3 in 2012. On December 10 2021, Atlus (the company behind P4AU) announced an official port of P4AU for Steam, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Moopoke Day refers to the day of this announcement and the fact that Moopoke is the most prominent content creator for this game, and as such, fans attribute him as the reason the game is getting ported in the first place.
"Yo, P4AU is getting officially ported! Finally!"
"Guess that makes today Moopoke Day, this woulda never even happened without him."
"Happy Moopoke Day!"
"Guess that makes today Moopoke Day, this woulda never even happened without him."
"Happy Moopoke Day!"
by MisfortuneFeeva December 10, 2021
Get the Moopoke Day mug.Thanksgiving is America's very successful attempt at white washing American history (what's new).
Native American's have NOTHING to be thankful for on this lovely day in November, I mean, unless you want to count the small pox infested blankets that almost wiped them out.
On the last day of November American families have the pleasure of gathering around their tables across the country to give thanks. This is a noble act and tradition and should be upheld in spite of the terrible history behind it. In an effort to be sensitive to that history and the beautiful act of practicing gratitude the term "Thanksgiving" has been replaced by some people with "Turkey Day" being as turkeys are a staple in the historically inaccurate fable as well as American tables on this very day.
Native American's have NOTHING to be thankful for on this lovely day in November, I mean, unless you want to count the small pox infested blankets that almost wiped them out.
On the last day of November American families have the pleasure of gathering around their tables across the country to give thanks. This is a noble act and tradition and should be upheld in spite of the terrible history behind it. In an effort to be sensitive to that history and the beautiful act of practicing gratitude the term "Thanksgiving" has been replaced by some people with "Turkey Day" being as turkeys are a staple in the historically inaccurate fable as well as American tables on this very day.
Decent Human Being 1: Happy Turkey Day!!!
Decent Human Being 2: Thanks! You Too!
Decent Human Being: Ooooh! I cannot wait for Turkey Day
Possibly Willfully Ignorant Human Being: What? Thanksgiving? Why do you call it that?
Decent Human Being: Oh, I recognize the day and appreciate being able to spend time with the family but... because of the history of the day, I guess I refuse to celebrate genocide.
Decent Human Being 2: Thanks! You Too!
Decent Human Being: Ooooh! I cannot wait for Turkey Day
Possibly Willfully Ignorant Human Being: What? Thanksgiving? Why do you call it that?
Decent Human Being: Oh, I recognize the day and appreciate being able to spend time with the family but... because of the history of the day, I guess I refuse to celebrate genocide.
by 3rdEyeOpen November 22, 2019
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One day, while talking to my mom, she mentioned I was made on Dec 3rd (I was born Aug 19th) December 3rd is my XY day. (both dates are true)
by C. Felix November 7, 2005
Get the XY day mug.The act of taking out a semi-automatic weapon of your choosing and shooting someone that's taking out the trash, while saying "GARBAGE DAY!"
Person 1: Hey Phil, what are you doing?
Phil: Oh hello, Mark! I'm just taking out the trash!
Mark: GARBAGE DAY!
*mark proceeds to shoot Phil*
Phil: Oh hello, Mark! I'm just taking out the trash!
Mark: GARBAGE DAY!
*mark proceeds to shoot Phil*
by DickweedWeDicdiicDicke2 October 10, 2017
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