The first International Women’s Day was held March 19, 1911. Women socialists and trade unions held an earlier Women’s Day on the last Sunday in February, 1908. The event grew from there, and has been celebrated annually since. The focus is upon women workers, and advancing women’s rights in the workforce, politics and society.
I wish that were the case here. I’m working from home today and this is what I’m seeing from the studio window. No shorts for this weekend. Maybe next!
EDIT — Three hours later and the view has changed. Agggggh! Definitely no shorts this weekend.
I just realized, not only is it a great day to celebrate women, but here in the U.S., daylight saving time starts on Sunday. Spring is just barely around the corner (despite the snow today).