Columbus Day

Columbus day is on Monday, October 10. It is the day in which many countries in the Americans celebrate Christopher Columbus’ arrival and discovery of America. This day is celebrated as “Columbus day”. It can also be called “Dia de la raza”. This day is always celebrated on the second monday of October. It was since October 12, 1970, that it was celebrated on the second monday.  It first became a holiday in Colorado 1906. It then became a federal holiday in the United States on 1937. There are many ways to call this day. For example, in many countries in Latin America, it is called “Dia de la hispanidad”. It is also celebrated as “dia de las americas”. As you can see, there are many ways to call it in different countries. Each ones have a different way of saying it and celebrating it. These holidays have been celebrated since the 18th century.  It was 1492 when Christopher discovered America. He was born between October 31, 1450 and October 31, 1451. He died on May 20, 1506. As you can see, Columbus day is an important holiday to people because they like to celebrate the day he discovered America.