📜 The Origins Behind the Colors

🔵 May 1 – International Workers’ Day

Why May 1? Chosen in 1889 by the Second International to honor the 1886 U.S. labor strikes for the eight‑hour workday, which began on May 1 and led to the Haymarket affair in Chicago.

Spread: Quickly adopted across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia as a day of worker solidarity.

Tone: In many countries, it’s both a political day (marches, rallies) and a festive one (concerts, fairs).

Fun twist: In places like Finland (Vappu) and Sweden (Valborg), it blends with ancient spring festivals.

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🟢 First Monday in September – U.S. & Canada

Why not May 1? In the late 1800s, U.S. leaders wanted a workers’ holiday separate from the socialist/communist associations of May Day.

First official: Oregon recognized it in 1887; by 1894, it was a U.S. federal holiday. Canada followed a similar path.

Tone: Less about protests, more about parades, picnics, and marking the unofficial end of summer.

🟠 October Dates – Australia & New Zealand

Why October? Linked to the Eight‑Hour Day movement — Australian stonemasons in Melbourne won the right to an eight‑hour workday on April 21, 1856, and celebrated annually. Over time, states shifted the holiday to spring (October in the Southern Hemisphere).

New Zealand: Adopted Labour Day in 1890 to honor its own early adoption of the eight‑hour day.

⚪ No Official Labour Day

Some countries (e.g., Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Taiwan) don’t have a dedicated workers’ holiday, often due to different labor traditions, political systems, or existing national holidays that serve a similar purpose.

🌍 How It All Fits Together

May 1 dominates because it’s tied to a global labor movement moment.

September is a North American alternative, deliberately distanced from May Day politics.

October reflects local labor victories in the Southern Hemisphere.

Other dates are rare and usually tied to unique national histories.

HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND TO ALL!
Some fun facts about Labor Day & who & how it is celebrated all over the world!

This weekend is Labor Day weekend in the U.S. this year. Labor Day 2025 falls on Monday, September 1, so the long weekend runs Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1.

As for who celebrates it — Americans aren’t alone, but the September version is pretty rare.

United States & Canada both mark Labor Day (or Labour Day) on the first Monday in September.

Most of the world celebrates a similar workers’ holiday on May 1, known as International Workers’ Day or May Day. Over 100 countries — from France, Germany, and Brazil to India, South Africa, and Australia — observe it then. - The meaning is broadly similar everywhere: honoring the labor movement and the contributions of workers, though traditions and timing vary.

Here’s some world information of “Labour Day” / “Workers’ Day” dates so you can see how differently countries place it through the year12.

🌍 Region / Country 📅 Date in 2025 📝 Notes & Traditions

United States Mon, Sept 1 Parades, barbecues, end‑of‑summer celebrations

Canada Mon, Sept 1 Similar to U.S., often marks back‑to‑school season

UK Mon, May 5 (Early May Bank Holiday) Mix of spring festivals & workers’ rights events

Most of Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, etc.) Thu, May 1 Marches, rallies, concerts; rooted in labor movement

Australia Varies by state (e.g., Oct 6 in ACT, NSW, SA) Commemorates 8‑hour workday movement

New Zealand Mon, Oct 27 Public holiday with community events

China Thu, May 1 Part of a multi‑day “Golden Week” holiday

Brazil Thu, May 1 Parades, concerts, political speeches

South Africa Thu, May 1 Public rallies, cultural performances

Japan No single “Labour Day” — has Labour Thanksgiving Day on Nov 23 Focus on gratitude for work and production

Russia Thu, May 1 (Spring and Labour Day) Parades, political gatherings

Finland Apr 30–May 1 (Vappu) Student cap ceremonies, champagne picnics, workers’ marches

Sweden Apr 30–May 1 (Valborg & May Day) Bonfires, choral singing, rallies

💡 Pattern:

May 1 dominates globally — tied to the 19th‑century labor movement and the Haymarket affair in Chicago.

September is mainly U.S. & Canada.

October/November dates appear in countries with their own labor history milestones.

Wake Up with DeeJay Sofee! this Morning.

It’s time for that Breakfast Vibe - today from 6AM to 8AM grid time at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!

Jump out of bed, open those curtains, feel the sunshine, grab your coffee mug, and teleport over!

Let DeeJay Sofee energize your Friday morning with feel-good beats and good vibes.

Today’s Genre: Sofees Morning Style (Easy)

Come dance, vibe, and celebrate being alive this beautiful Friday morning!

Location:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

See you there! :-))

✨ Today at Sciattisi, something new is coming that will make your heart skip a beat: a new, complete avatar is ready to win you over! Her name is May… and it's impossible not to fall in love with her 💫

Style, personality, and that unique touch that makes every detail special. Come discover her, because May isn't just an avatar… she's digital love at first sight! 💖

Clothing By Mia Breil

hop://sciattisigrid.it:8002/SciattiShopClothes/128/106/23

Tonight @ 1AM Gridtime

🎧 DJ Yana takes the decks and the stars take notice...
Get ready for a sonic journey under the virtual moonlight as DJ Yana spins a soul-stirring mix of timeless legends and global vibes. From the poetic magic of Harry Nilsson, the passion of Laura Pausini, and the smooth sounds of Stan & Jonas, to the electric pulse of Prince, the spirit of Mitch Tambo, and the anthemic power of Toto and U2—this set is pure fire.
💫 Whether you're dancing solo, vibing with friends, or just soaking in the atmosphere, the Moonlight Stage is the place to be.

🪩 Dress code: Galactic glam or barefoot boho—just bring your energy
🚀 Teleport: Main Landing Point, Alternate Metaverse Grid
🎶 Vibe: Eclectic, emotional, unforgettable
Because in the end... it’s not just music.
It’s a moment.
And DJ Yana is about to make it magic.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

Like every year, Osgrid is scheduling auctions.
This isn't just an event; it's a way for the grid to fund itself. The grid operates solely through your donations.
But you can also donate one of your creations for the auction.
Have a good Friday and a good weekend.

This beautiful Mayan-style ziggurat is available for you to add to your region if you are into ancient builds, sci-fi, and/or sci-fi fantasy. The stairs are very easy to climb, the Mayan carvings are original art from my AI Art program, and it has 2 floors inside with corner steps and serpent railing. The stone block texture is travertine, a commonly used stone in ancient times, but you can retexture it however you like. It's mesh, so it is modifiable, but that is limited. You can find this little gem in the "Ancient Builds" department of our mall. Blessings and much love, Lavia.

3 PM to 5 PM grid time - Today @ Abyss Club DJ Diamondz from Downunder ! On Pangea-Grid. A different club to enjoy good music while having fun :)
"Hailing from Australia, DJ Diamondz has been spinning tracks for over 5 years. She has performed at clubs in SL and on different grids in OS. She is a passionate music lover who brings the beats to every event!" This will be held at my partners Eden Sim .. in Pangea.
hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/Eden/436/412/26

AS most know, Moon wolf has been undergoing a lot of new add ones and changes with the new addition of our second region. There has been so much added thanks to my two estate mangers I don't need to say their names because they know who they are. We have a so much, Region 2 now houses a Brand-New Ballroom from a very wonderful creator, A blues/Jazz Bar, A newly redone done skate rink, A tree house that will be hold our very first Halloween event this year. Slumber party skybox, Egyptian skybox. Mer mermaid cove has been expanded with the addition of the Sunken Black Peral Under Water Bar. SO come on over and take a look around. We do have shops available free of charge for creators big and small. as well as opening for anyone interested in DJing and Hosting. And i want to give a big THANKS OUT TO OUR FRIENDS FOR THERE SUPPORT AS WELL YOU GUYS ARE TOTALLY AWESOME!

About Rigged Jewelry in My Shop

Some visitors have asked about resizing or rigging jewelry to fit their avatars. Here’s how it works:

Rings: My rings are rigged for a standard female hand shape. Often they will also fit men’s avatars, but for a perfect fit I would need to rig the ring to that exact avatar’s mesh. That requires uploading their full avatar to Blender, which most people understandably don’t want to (or don’t know how to) do. Because of the time and complexity involved, I don’t offer custom rigging.

Necklaces & Other Jewelry: Rigging necklaces to avatars isn’t practical. They tend to move in unrealistic ways, “flopping” around the body. Static or unrigged versions usually look better in-world.

Why I Don’t Offer Rigging Services: Every avatar body and hand mesh is different, and keeping up with all of them would be impossible. Rigging each piece individually takes significant time and effort.

I appreciate everyone who visits and enjoys my creations. Please know that what you see in the shop is what’s available—ready to wear as-is.

Khiron Ametza Live
Thursday, August 28th, 2025

Prepare to be mesmerized by the sensational live singer, Khiron Amezta. With her amazing voice and captivating stage presence, Khiron Ametza will take you on a musical journey you won't want to miss. From heartfelt ballads to energetic songs to shake you out of your chair!
1 pm @ Starfleet Infinity
http://login.zetaworlds.com/
Region: Infinity
Location: 880, 887,2001

hop://login.zetaworlds.com/Infinity/880/887/2001

Rocking Sands Country Proudly Presents ♫::
MoonStar Sparkle - LIVE Singer/Performer ♫::
TIME: 1:PM SLT ♫::
PLACE: Rocking Sands Country Club ♫::
Ride: grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Abraham Entertainment Venues

As part of our overall "facelift" for the mall, I have built a new ziggurat with more of a Mayan feel and used textures I made in my AI art program. The men's and women's shops are up, though they are not completely filled yet; we're working on that. All of the homes have been moved and categorized as "Victorian", "Modern", "Log Buildings", "Farms", and "Service Buildings". Our aim with all of this is to make things easier to find and more accessible for our patrons. We do this because elegance is an attitude and shopping should be an adventure. Blessings and much love, Lavia.

HG Safari returns next Wednesday at 12 noon SLT with ten more weeks of trips around the opensim hyperverse. Over the summer, there have been a few posts on the blog that may interest you, including these three:
About Mal Burns, who died last month
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/07/remembering-mal-burn...
News of a big build, Raven Gate, on 10th Dimension Grid,
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/07/out-of-gate.html
An interview with the good people of WAYLF and their fans - Opensimworld's biggest and most successful group
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/08/finders-keepers.html
In the picture: one of the Destinations for next week's Safari, Desolate Expanse by Cherry Manga

🌟 Jetzt ganz neu bei BK-Mode: Reborn-Outfits

BK-Mode erweitert das Sortiment – ab sofort gibt es auch stylische Outfits für Reborn. Die neue Kollektion zeigt, wie vielseitig digitale Mode sein kann: von sportlich-lässig über glamourös bis hin zu verführerisch und edgy.

Ob schimmerndes Mini-Dress, softer Jogger oder cooler Zweiteiler – jedes Outfit setzt ein klares Statement. Die Looks spielen mit Kontrasten, feiern Individualität und bringen Persönlichkeit auf den Bildschirm.

Weitere Outfits sind in Arbeit

Die musikalische Odyssee des Roger Chapman

In den Annalen der britischen Rockmusik gibt es Stimmen, die man sofort erkennt, und es gibt Stimmen, die eine ganze Ära definieren. Roger Maxwell Chapman, geboren am 8. April 1942 in der englischen Industriestadt Leicester, gehört unbestreitbar zur letzteren Kategorie. Seine Fans kennen ihn liebevoll als „Chappo“, und sein Name steht synonym für eine der kraftvollsten, rauesten und emotionalsten Gesangsdarbietungen, die je aus dem Vereinigten Königreich kamen.

Zum ganzen Artikel auf Xenopolias hier lang > https://tinyurl.com/bdctmjr7

Alle Beiträge auf unserer Webpage Xenopolias.de sind in allen gängigen Sprachen verfügbar.
All articles on our webpage Xenopolias.de are available in all common languages.

DJ Kristy - Club Xtasy Beach - 8am Grid Time

This morning, **DJ Kristy** will be dazzling us with some morning choons, at **Club Xtasy Beach, 8am Grid Time**.

Come on over and enjoy some amazing tunes!

hop://login.exoticrealities.com:8002/Club%20Xtasy%20Beach/...

A great selection of Rock classics from the 70's and 80's from Bands like Queen, The darkness, Van Halen, Thin Lizzy and many many more. DJ Jon Temple will be pinning the sounds at the fabulous mist club in London City, Gentle Fire grid

A great selection of Rock classics from the 70's and 80's from Bands like Queen, The darkness, Van Halen, Thin Lizzy and many many more. DJ Jon Temple will be pinning the sounds at the fabulous mist club in London City, Gentle Fire grid

More and more of you are using OSSN, the social network designed specifically for OpenSim users. OSSN is free, ad-free, and will always remain so.
Network owner: create your group on OSSN and share your news, events, etc.

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Join us, let's build together a social space that truly reflects us.
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A great selection of Rock classics from the 70's and 80's from Bands like Queen, The darkness, Van Halen, Thin Lizzy and many many more. DJ Jon Temple will be pinning the sounds at the fabulous mist club in London City, Gentle Fire grid

🕕 6:00 AM Gridtime
📍 Main Landing Point, AMV Grid

Rise and rock!

DJ Yana Banana is bringing the heat to your morning with a classic rock set that’ll wake the metaverse.
Expect legendary tracks from the Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Starship, CCR, Billy Idol, Midnight Oil, ZZ Top, Dire Straits, The Animals, and more.

It’s all happening live at the Alternate Metaverse’s Main Landing Point, don’t miss the vibes, the riffs, and the perfect start to your day.

☕ Grab your coffee. 🎶 We’ll bring the thunder.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

🎸 Morning Breakfast Show with DJ Yana Banana 🍳

🕕 6:00 AM Gridtime
📍 Main Landing Point, AMV Grid

Rise and rock!

DJ Yana Banana is bringing the heat to your morning with a classic rock set that’ll wake the metaverse.
Expect legendary tracks from the Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Starship, CCR, Billy Idol, Midnight Oil, ZZ Top, Dire Straits, The Animals, and more.

It’s all happening live at the Alternate Metaverse’s Main Landing Point, don’t miss the vibes, the riffs, and the perfect start to your day.

☕ Grab your coffee. 🎶 We’ll bring the thunder.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

Freitag 29.8.2025
Rock-House
mit DJ Anachron

Beginn 20:00 Uhr

Triples.
Hypergrid : dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon
Friday, August 29, 2025
Rock-House
with DJ Anachron

Starts at 8:00 PM

Triples.
Hypergrid: dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon