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Columbus Day has reference to Christopher Columbus, the Italian navigator who landed the novel world in the year 1492 on October 12. Majority of the nations observe this as a holiday, while the United States celebrates this festival in the month of October on the second Monday.
The main celebration takes places in the New York City and this is celebrated by holding a parade each year. Many countries celebrate the anniversary of Columbus arrival and as per the modern calendar it was observed as an official holiday.
This day is celebrated in the name of Dia de la raza in Latin American countries, as National day in Spain, Discovery Day in the Bahamas, Dia de las Americas in Uruguay and in many more different names in other places in the United States.
This holiday here is celebrated as an official holiday by some from the 20th century and some treat it as unofficial holiday from the 18th century. In 1892, the 400 year anniversary was celebrated by preachers, politicians, teachers and poets to teach the patriotism ideals.
These rituals supported war and citizenship boundaries. They also encouraged the social progress and showed loyalty towards the nation. This is celebrated by sending flowers on Columbus Day as a token of respect and pride for stepping into a new world.
Christopher Columbus is regarded to be the fitting symbol to acquire the citizenship and hence is a prominent person as he discovered America. This day is observed as the celebration to heritage. This was the first popular holiday and the foremost occasion in the New York City being celebrated on October 12.
Since 1971, United States the second Monday is observed as a holiday by banks, the U.S. Portal service, the bond market and various other federal agencies, school districts and state government offices. However, the stock exchanges and most businesses remain open. Sending flowers on Columbus Day is a form of recognition given to this discovery. |
