So last week in 2nd grade we were looking at our Weekly Readers and talking about the kids being out of school today (Monday, 10/9) for Columbus Day. At this point, I have no idea what Columbus Day actually commemorates. Anyone? Anyone? I didn't know if it was Columbus' birthday (like President's Day and MLK day) or when he first landed here, and somewhere in the fuzziness of my brain, I thought it may be when land was first spotted from one of the three ships.
Here is what I have found.
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Thanks for the clarification.
ReplyDeleteYa know, I've never been known for my curiosity, and I don't think I've ever wondered just what the day was supposed to commemmorate.
I care not. . .the kids were out today, but I had staff development. I think it's amazing that Columbus made it this far from Spain and back again to tell the tale. . .how 'bout we just celebrate sheer moxy, tenacity, adventure, and some great navigational skills. . .I mean, he DID make it back to Europe.
ReplyDeleteThanks for helping us out... I was curious about it too!
ReplyDeleteWhat? You didn't get your invitation to my annual Columbus Day Bar-b-que. I'm sorry the invite must have gotten lost in the mail. Next year...
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