Columbus Day

It is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the new world on October 12, 1492.This is an official holiday in the United States. Some states and cities do not celebrate this holiday as they have no idea why it is celebrated. Here in the State of California, the holiday is commemorated in honor of Christopher Columbus. I think this is because people from Spain or different cultures visit Los Angeles and remind Americans of Christopher Columbus. In the State of New Mexico, where I came from, the holiday is unheard of. That is because we have no people visiting Albuquerque from Spain. We are not reminded of the discovery of the Americas. We are educated about it, but a holiday for a discovery of land is something we didn’t think about. I think all states and cities should take notice of this discovery and celebrate sometime.