Christopher Columbus

Columbus Day

Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries in America which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus  arrival in and the discovery of the American Continent on October 12, 1492. Christopher Columbus was an Italian intending to go to Asia by sailing westward. On his first voyage he reached the New World instead of arriving at Japan as he intended. I think Columbus Day is a great holiday for kids who go to school and get a day off from school but I also believe all kids should know why it is Columbus Day and why we have a day off for that reason.