First,? The source of may day labor day

Labor Day originated in Chicago, USA. On May 1886 and 1 day, more than 200,000 workers in Chicago went on strike to implement the eight-hour working system. After hard struggle, the workers finally won.

In order to commemorate the workers' movement, 1889, the socialist congress convened by Marxists from all over the world was grandly opened in Paris, France. At the congress, everyone agreed to make May 1 a common festival of the international proletariat. This resolution has received a positive response from workers all over the world.

On May 1890 and 1 Sunday, the working class in Europe and America took the lead in taking to the streets, holding grand demonstrations, tours and gatherings to fight for their legitimate rights and interests. From then on, working people from all over the world will gather and travel on this day to celebrate.

China people's activities to celebrate Labor Day can be traced back to 19 18. That year, some revolutionary intellectuals distributed leaflets introducing May Day to the masses in Shanghai, Suzhou and other places. On May 1920 and 1 day, workers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other cities took to the streets and held a massive tourism rally. After the founding of New China, May must be1949 65438+February, the legal labor day.

Second, Labor Day is a festival all over the world.

Thailand-On the day of May Day, there will be related celebrations in the capital and some big cities, but the scale is generally not too large. Thailand 1 has a holiday this year, and it will be taken off on the 2nd.

Japan-Japan is a country with many festivals. There are many festivals around May 1, such as April 29th Arbor Day, May 3rd Constitution Day, 4th National Holiday and 5th Children's Day. These holidays are linked together. On average, Japanese people have at least one week's holiday, and the longest even reaches 1 1 day.

United States-On weekends, the 30th and 1 in the United States have a holiday, while in the past 1 only had a day off and there was no celebration.

Russia-May 1-3, there will be a national festival. At that time, all political parties will gather in Red Square to give speeches, and ordinary citizens will hold demonstrations.

Germany-1 has a day off, and this weekend coincides with May Day, but Germany only has a day off and will not make up for it. It is reported that many people in Germany take this opportunity to make trouble every year, protest against the government and demand tax cuts. This year is no exception. From 30th to 1 day, riots broke out. Many supermarkets were robbed, and cars were smashed and burned.

Italy-Although Italy recognizes the "May 1" International Labor Day and the government shows respect to workers, most people do not hold special celebrations and there is no national "May 1" holiday.