As this weekend approached, I realized something other than the fact that I got an extra day to do nothing but watch horrible television shows, effectively wasting my day away. I have no idea why we celebrate Labor Day. Yeah, yeah, go ahead and mock me. Throw imaginary rotten vegetables at the computer screen. I really don't know, and I would like to know who to blame for this. I guess I could blame the American education system, but we all know that would be a bit contradictory for me. For all I know, someone taught me, I just didn't listen. (That tends to happen). So, being the "educated" person that I am, I decided to do research myself on the mystery of Labor Day. Naturally, I chose to use the most trusted source known to man...
I Googled it.
Well, lets just say it wasn't the most interesting answer I've ever found. Basically, Labor Day is everything I always thought it was, so maybe I really did learn it at some point in time. You know, or the simple fact that the name of the day is kind of a dead giveaway. I guess I was just looking for some spice. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the fact that we have this day of rest, and I am thankful for the people who protested vehemently for this day. I guess my real question for this whole ordeal doesn't have anything to do with the day at all, but oddly enough, is mentioned in almost every article I've read.
Why can't we wear white after Labor Day?
I mean, come on people. Who really even wears that much white in one outfit? I don't know about you, but I've never found myself in a situation where I had to say, "Hold on just a second while I put on my white pant suit to go to dinner..." Maybe it is just a thing of the past, or for people of "higher class" than myself, but I find it interesting that of all the traditions of this day, wearing white is so important. I almost wish I could be around to see the faces of the Archaeologist's who attempt to uncover the mystery of that fashion rule.
Labor Day is a great day. It recognizes the importance of the American worker, marks the end of Summer, and it gives us great fashion advice. So go dig in your closet for your white pants, matching jacket and boat shoes, people. After all, the rule clearly states...
You can't wear white AFTER Labor Day. (I'll meet you at the yacht).
