What are the origins, traditions and customs of May Day?

Origin: May Day International Labor Day originated in the United States. On May 1886 and 1 day, more than 200,000 workers in Chicago went on strike for the eight-hour working system. In order to commemorate the workers' movement, three years later, the * * International led by Engels designated May 1 day as the same festival of the * * * international proletariat. So far, more than 80 countries in the world celebrate this festival.

Traditional customs:

China —— On February 1949, the State Council, the central people's government, designated May 1 day as the legal labor day and a national holiday. Festivals are celebrated all over the country. People put on holiday costumes and happily gather in parks, theaters and squares to participate in various celebration gatherings or cultural and entertainment activities to commend workers who have made outstanding contributions.

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.

Mexico-May 1 is also the Children's Day in Mexico, but there is no national holiday in Mexico. In the past, there were workers' strikes or demonstrations on May Day, but not this year.

Peru-1 holiday, 2 days off. No celebration.

Poland-1 holiday, because the 3rd is the national day of Poland, so some units will have a holiday from 1 to the 3rd. On May 1 day, left-wing organizations and political parties such as the Polish National Trade Union Association, the Democratic Left Alliance Party, the Social Democratic Party, and the trade unions held a mass parade to celebrate May Day, and the parade held slogans such as "8-hour working day".