What is the origin of May Day? How did May Day come about?

What is the origin of May Day? How did May Day come about?
The origin of each festival is completely different. So, let’s take a look at the origin of May Day. What is May Day and how did it come about? "In April, all things grow branches and leaves, so it is called Yu. Yu means relaxation." This sentence describes the fourth month of the lunar calendar. Open Shuimo.net to learn more about the fourth lunar month of 2022.

What is the origin of May Day? How did May Day come about?

Labor Day originated from the general strike of workers in Chicago, USA. To commemorate this workers' movement, in July 1889, at the founding congress of the Second International organized by Engels, it was announced that May 1st of each year would be designated as International Labor Day.
This is the origin of May Day.

How does Europe celebrate May Day?

Europe is still celebrating May Day with demonstrations. In Britain and Germany, authorities are worried that anarchists may cause trouble during the demonstrations. In Berlin, Germany, police and anarchists clashed in the middle of the night and several people were arrested. However, thousands of union activists marched peacefully through the city. In France and Austria, opponents of pension reform also took to the streets to protest. It was clearly visible from the news footage of Turkish national television that the police beat the demonstrators with batons and pulled one of them away by his hair.
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 1st, Russia has a national holiday and holds various celebrations and mass parades.
Italy: No celebration, no holiday.
European countries such as the United Kingdom and France have designated May 1 as Labor Day. Many countries have a one-day holiday, while other countries set the public holiday on the first Monday of May depending on the situation. However, unlike most countries in the world, although Italy recognizes May 1st International Labor Day and the government expresses respect for workers, ordinary people do not hold special celebrations and there is no national May 1st holiday.

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