The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. Although relatively small, the thyroid gland plays a huge role in our body, influencing the function of many of the bodyâs most important organs, including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin.Ensuring that the thyroid gland is healthy and functioning properly is vitally important to the body's overall well-being.f your thyroid is not functioning properly, it can produce too much thyroid hormone, which causes the bodyâs systems to speed up (hyperthyroidism); or it can create too little thyroid hormone, which causes the bodyâs systems to slow down (hypothyroidism).
Columbus Day originated as a celebration of Italian-American heritage and was first held in San Francisco in 1869. The first state-wide celebration was held in Colorado in 1907. In 1937, Columbus Day become a holiday across the United States.
The first Labor Day was held in 1882. Its origins stem from the desire of the Central Labor Union to create a holiday for workers. It became a federal holiday in 1894. It was originally intended that the day would be filled with a street parade to allow the public to appreciate the work of the trade and labor organizations. After the parade, a festival was to be held to amuse local workers and their families.