Until 1971 and the Uniform Monday Holiday Act , Columbus Day was celebrated on October 12, the anniversary of Christopher Columbus landing in the New World. Probably one of the biggest and best know celebrations of the day is the Columbus Day Parade in New York City.
This may not be a strange or unusual holiday, but some people believe we shouldn't celebrate it at all. The story of Christopher Columbus we all learned in grade school is not exactly an accurate picture. But, if you're happier with the story as we learned in school that's okay too.
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