Columbian Exchange

Since the days of his great adventure there have been a lot of myths about what Columbus did and did not do. 

Christopher Columbus was a great sailor and explorer and discoverer. 

The journey of 1492 led by Christoper Columbus changed the World forever.

Not because he discovered a New World.

Columbus Day

Christopher Columbus discovered America on Friday October 12^th, 1492.

First Landing of Columbus on the Shores of the New World was described by countless authors and depicted by numerous painters.

Columbus Day is celebrated not only in the USA, but also in a number of other countries.

The anniversary of the landing had been commemorated since the early days, before it was formalized.  Colorado was the first state to recognize Columbus Day as an official holiday in 1906.  It became a federal holiday in 1937.

Columbus Day Sales

What originated as a holiday commemorating the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus has turned into a “get a deal” weekend.

Most holidays in the USA are floating holidays.  They are observed on a specific weekday as opposed to a fixed date.  Even though officially Columbus Day falls on October 12^th, it is celebrated on the
second Monday of the month, regardless of the date.  Many other US holidays are set up in a similar manner.