Many countries in the New World and elsewhere celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas, which occurred on Oct. 12, 1492, as an official holiday.
Columbus is deemed the discoverer of our country and his landing date has long been a holiday here. Since 1971 Columbus Day has been observed in the United States on the second Monday of October. Most government offices are closed. Parades are a big part of the celebration.
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- My husband, Jack, and I are blessed with five married children and 14 grandchildren, most of whom live less than two hours away. Jack is retired, but keeps busy with his computers and work on our country home. After many years on the editorial side of journalism, I now am helping folks enter the 21st century of the newspaper business -- online news via blogging. -- Pat Anderson
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