Happy Columbus Day

Each year in the United States the second Monday in October is celebrated as Columbus Day. On October 12th, 1492 it is documented in history that Christopher Columbus arrived in America. While he is given credit for discovering North America, some like my son in law may argue that North America was never lost. Rather, Leif Erikson and others had explored America but never received the popularity or credit.

It was in 1492 that Christopher Columbus did cross the ocean blue and discovered America. At the time Columbus was looking for a new route to Asia when he led 3 ships to what is now known as Bahamas. While a new route to the spice lands was not found Columbus did discover a new place to explore. In addition, Columbus would lead further explorations and eventually form a colony in North America. 

Christopher Columbus day was first celebrated by the state of Colorado in 1906. In fact, it was the first official holiday of the state. After that other states would begin to observe the special date of this early exploration. In 1892 President Harrison would lead the United States in a celebration for the great explorer.  In 1937 Columbus day would become a federal holiday in the U.S. Eventually, in 1970, Columbus Day was changed to the current observation on the second Monday in October.

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