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Columbus Day is a national holiday celebrated annually on the second Monday of October in the United States. It commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492.

Columbus Day was first celebrated in 1792 as the 300th anniversary of Columbus’ landing. It was made an official holiday in 1934 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. However, in recent years, the holiday has been controversial due to Columbus’ treatment of native populations and his role in colonization.

Many people believe that Columbus’ arrival in the Americas led to the genocide of millions of indigenous people, and that celebrating Columbus Day is insensitive to their suffering. As a result, some cities and states have replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which celebrates the history and contributions of indigenous people.

Despite the controversy, many Americans still celebrate Columbus Day as a day of Italian-American heritage and pride, as Columbus was believed to be of Italian descent. The holiday is also a day off for many workers, and is often marked by parades and festivals in cities with large Italian-American populations.

In recent years, some people have called for Columbus Day to be replaced with other holidays that celebrate diversity and inclusivity. However, the holiday remains a fixture in American culture, and will likely continue to be celebrated for years to come.