Observed on the second Monday of October, this federal holiday commemorates Christopher Columbus's 1492 arrival in the Americas. Schools and government offices close, while Italian-American communities often celebrate their heritage through parades. It serves as a day of recognition for explorers, though many now also reflect on indigenous perspectives, making it a complex historical observance.
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