Columbus Day honors the explorer Christopher
Columbus, who first landed in the New World on October 12, 1492. While Columbus's
nationality has never been positively identified, many believe he was of
Italian descent, and throughought the nineteenth century, Italian-Americans
held celebrations in cities across the United States to honor his memory.
In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed October 12 Columbus Day.
President Richard Nixon later declared Columbus Day a national holiday to
be observed the second Monday of each October.
This page features educational activities related to Columbus Day. Discussion topics are suitable for students of all ages, including ESL/EFL students. Crafts and songs are geared toward young children, while langauge activities were designed with older children in mind. Poetry, recommended books, and links pages include something for everyone.
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