This year, Columbus Day is celebrated on October 14, and the team of Fine Art Shippers congratulates all our clients and partners on this federal holiday of huge significance to each of us. There is a lot of historical and cultural meaning in this day for every American, as the holiday marks the beginning of modern American history and commemorates the role of everyone who shaped the present-day makeup of the Americas. That’s why we all pay tribute to the Indigenous people’s heritage that existed centuries, if not millennia, before the settlers’ arrival and the role of every newcomer in molding modern America into a prosperous and culturally versatile state.
The Holiday’s Significance
Columbus Day, also celebrated as Indigenous People’s Day, is our country’s federal holiday held every year to commemorate Christopher Columbus’s unique contribution to the onset of American history and existence. This festivity celebrates the anniversary of Columbus’ landing in the New World to open an exciting page in global geographical exploration.
Besides paying tribute to the contribution of Columbus to the discovery of the American continent, we celebrate the value of Italian American cultural heritage on this day. Christopher Columbus descended from an Italian family and was born in Genoa, so this day is a unique chance to recollect the value of the first Italian settlers in America and their multifaceted contribution to the economy, art, and other vital areas of the American nation’s heartbeat.
History of Columbus Day
The first-ever celebration of this holiday occurred in the USA in 1792, on the 300th anniversary of Columbus’ landing in the Americas. The festivity was organized by the Columbian Order of New York, which is also widely known as Tammany Hall. The same year, the Columbus Obelisk was erected in Baltimore to commemorate the unique contribution of Columbus to the origin of the USA. The holiday joined the list of federal holidays in 1971, and the date was changed from October 12 to the second Monday of October.
What to Do on This Day?
The holiday has been historically tied to patriotic, socially significant activities that all Americans can indulge in during the national day off. Let’s use this day to spend precious and enjoyable time with family and friends. You may attend a heritage parade in Manhattan, join a local celebration with bright costumes, or visit a local fair with music and delicious outdoor food treats.