I just hope this thread isn't the first time some GCers have learned the foundation of Columbus Day. We cannot rely on the K-12 school system for the rest of our lives. Some of us received additional education at home when we were kids and we definitely used college and beyond to challenge what was always taught to be "history" and "conventional wisdom."
Most people do not celebrate Columbus Day other than getting a day off from work or school. I am thankful to work for private entities that do not acknowledge most government holidays. Yesterday was a regular Monday for us.
