Columbus Day

Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer. Columbus was sent on an exposition by king Ferdinand  of Spain. His quest was to reach Japan to trade but instead he found the “New World”. Columbus was not the first to person to reach the Americans .However  he did accomplish many changes while there. Columbus was greeted by the Indians  when he arrived. Columbus noticed the Natives had a lot of gold. Columbus day is the day day we celebrate Columbus’ discovery of the Americas. Columbus day was made into a holiday by Colorado. In April 1934  Columbus day became a federal holiday. Origins of columbus day.A U.S national holiday since 1937, Columbus day commemorates the arrival of christopher columbus in the new world on October 12, 1492.The Italian- born explorer had set sail two months earlier, backed by the spanish monarchs King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.Columbus Day  is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the new world on October 12,1492. It was unofficially celebrated in a number of cities and states as early as the 1937. For many, the holidays is a way of both honoring Columbus’ achievements and celebrating Italian-American heritage. Throughout its history, Columbus Day and the man who inspired it have generated controversy,and many alternatives to the holiday have appeared in recent years.

Reflection: My thoughts on  this is that it is so wonderful that someone found our American so I’m thankful for that and also that I get to live here in this wonder world. Thank you Christopher Columbus for finding our America. Also I love when it’s Christopher Columbus Day Because me and my family get to have fun in this awesome day.