Celebrated the second Monday of each October, Columbus Day commerates Columbus's Oct. 12, 1492 landing in the New World. Columbus Day is a legal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated as Día de la Raza in much of Latin America.
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Provides a short history of the man and the holiday which bears his name. Also includes information on other famous journeys and explorations. From Infoplease.com
Offers a history of the holiday along with printable crossword puzzles and word searches.
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Article discusses Columbus Day in Costa Rica and explores how Columbus's discovery impacted the nation.
Describes the event replacing Columbus Day in some parts of the United States and explains the rationale behind it.
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History and images related to Columbus Day. From the Library of Congress.
Offers historical facts and cultural information about this Latin American observance.
Offers historical facts and cultural information about this Latin American observance.
Offers a variety of resources for the classroom teacher, including stories, poems, a skit, coloring pages, and craft ideas.
Describes the event replacing Columbus Day in some parts of the United States and explains the rationale behind it.
Offers a history of the holiday along with printable crossword puzzles and word searches.
Include history, printable worksheets and coloring pages, arts and crafts, poems, interactive puzzles, discussion topics, and language activities.
Printable word search includes terms related to Columbus's life.
Article discusses Columbus Day in Costa Rica and explores how Columbus's discovery impacted the nation.
Information about Columbus Day with links to ecards, games, and fun.
History and images related to Columbus Day. From the Library of Congress.
Provides a short history of the man and the holiday which bears his name. Also includes information on other famous journeys and explorations. From Infoplease.com
