Columbus Day

Columbus Day
Columbus Day: History and Party Trivia
by
Gail Leino
Ask almost any American elementary student why the Country celebrates Columbus Day and they will immediately recite "In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue." Historically, this is true. Christopher Columbus did set sail in 1492 in order to discover new lands for the King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. However, instead of finding the East Indies, Columbus came ashore in the Bahamas, and later visited Cuba and Haiti (known then as Hispaniola); all of which are off of the coast of the Americas - a long way from his original target.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Columbus-Day:-History-and-Party-Trivia
id=350906 - Nov 08, 2006
Columbus Day Bingo Cards
by
Sunil Tanna
In any case, whatever one's view of Columbus the man, he undoubtedly was an important historical figure, and Columbus' voyages were clearly a turning point in history. As a result, Columbus Day provides an unmissable opportunity for educators to teach their students about these important events in our past. One idea for doing so is to find classroom activities related to the subject, and one such idea that you may not have considered is Columbus Day Bingo.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Columbus-Day-Bingo-Cards
id=925167 - Jan 12, 2008
A Columbus Day Picnic and Sailing Party
by
Gail Leino
There is a huge misconception about the voyage that Christopher Columbus made to North America in 1492 and the meaning behind Columbus Day, which is celebrated on the 12th of October in the U.S., Spain, and Italy. Christopher Columbus and his crew are renowned for reaching the New World. The legend has it that the trip for which Columbus Day is celebrated resulted in the discovery of North America. In actuality, America had already been discovered. What Christopher Columbus did that makes Columbus Day a special time of celebration for the Spanish and those living in America is that his trip was the first interaction between the two worlds. For this reason, Columbus Day is celebrated in both Spain as well as in America.
http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Columbus-Day-Picnic-and-Sailing-Party
id=437980 - Jan 31, 2007
The Hysteria of Columbus Day
by
Leeuna Foster
The Italian community of San Fransisco held their first Columbus Day celebration in 1869. They celebrated by throwing Rice-a-Roni from a cable car.
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Hysteria-of-Columbus-Day
id=773865 - Oct 09, 2007
Columbus Day Holiday Fun Party Ideas For Celebrating the New World
by
Gail Leino
Nostalgia in America is increasing. With the war on terror and the depressed economy, we are all turning back to remember a time that was simple and innocent, full of feats of daring and nobility. The discovery of our great nation by Christopher Columbus along with the rest of the Americas is just one such event. Interestingly, we are not alone in our celebration of this day - several Latin American nations celebrate the 12th of October as the day of discovery and rejoice in it.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Columbus-Day-Holiday-Fun-Party-Ideas-For-Celebrating-the-New-World
id=602576 - Jun 18, 2007
Columbus Day Can Be A Very Enjoyable Holiday For Your Family With These Fun Crafts
by
Gail Leino
Columbus Day is a special holiday for a lot of people in America. You and your family can make it more fun by making your own crafts. These are easy to do and your kids will have lots of fun doing it. This is a great way to spend some quality family time together and enjoy the holiday too.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Columbus-Day-Can-Be-A-Very-Enjoyable-Holiday-For-Your-Family-With-These-Fun-Crafts
id=881021 - Dec 14, 2007
Columbus Day: What It's Really About
by
Gail Leino
Columbus Day is celebrated in the United States to honor Christopher Columbus's Birthday, the explorer who landed in America in 1492. Before, most people believed the world was flat, but Columbus believed the world was round. He believed you could sail around it safely. This was a very remarkable idea, because people of that age, thought the world was flat, and you would fall off the edge if you traveled too far.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Columbus-Day:-What-Its-Really-About
id=387904 - Dec 15, 2006
Is a Columbus Day Article an Evergreen Article
by
Lance Winslow
Many people understand the idea of writing timeless or Evergreen Articles for their online article marketing efforts. So, what is an evergreen article anyway? Well it is an article that will be just as good today as it is 10 years from now, or at least for a few years anyway; even Evergreen Trees do not last forever.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Is-a-Columbus-Day-Article-an-Evergreen-Article
id=319988 - Oct 06, 2006
Columbus Day - Easy Technology Ideas For a Hallway Display and For Podcasting With Reader's Theater
by
Kathy Cothran
As mid-October approaches there are teachers all over looking for some new and interesting manner of presenting the story of Christopher Columbus. How many times can you read the same book?
http://ezinearticles.com/?Columbus-Day---Easy-Technology-Ideas-For-a-Hallway-Display-and-For-Podcasting-With-Readers-Theater
id=1506702 - Sep 17, 2008
Columbus Day Party Menu Ideas for a Memorable Columbus Day Celebration
by
Gail Leino
Columbus Day is perhaps one of the lesser celebrated holidays in the United States today. While kids still get out of school for the day, most parents are still at work. If you do have a chance to celebrate this holiday in your family you will find there are few traditional menus. That doesn't mean, though, that you can't prepare some delicious snacks for your family. Here are some ideas:
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