I cannot see anybody answering this, so here goes. Eight hours day is the equivalent of labour day or May day. It has it's origins in the labour movements of early last century, as in 8 hours work, 8 hours leisure and 8 hours sleep.
Maryanne In Tasmania Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:23:46 -0400 (EDT) From: [email protected] Subject: [lace-chat] Eight Hours Day Hi All, My calendar says Eight Hours Day is celebrated on March 10 in Tasmania. I'm very intrigued by the name. Will someone enlighten me please? Jane in Vermont, USA where we still have many inches of snow on top of the crocuses but I know they are under there waiting to bloom. [email protected] To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
