It seems to me that Columbus Day is one federal holiday that doesn’t unite the American people. For most employees it is just another work day, however banks and government offices are closed. School children have little to celebrate because their schools remain open. Thankfully believers are always united in the day. “This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Ps 118:24 NIV)
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Gail;
-----New Years Day, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas have tradition because people in general enjoy common activities of each. But common activities never emerged for Columbus Day and President’s Day other than some employees enjoying a day off work.
-----Of course, that statement about them can be made only rhetorically. Those who make the general impressions and reflections of our society in documentaries and entertainment are quick and sure to seize opportunity on these two days for showing us that Columbus was indeed not the first to discover America and that the founding fathers of our country were tarnished slave owning Indian killers. Almost as a matter of tradition we can expect this kind of deconstructionism on these two days.
-----So you are correct on both points. Many Americans rue Columbus Day because their focus is diverted to Columbus’ hubris, while many hold Columbus Day close to their hearts for the greatness of virtue and sanctity that grew within a common people as a result of his discovery. And those who believe in the Lord find something to celebrate in every day because they do not allow the existence of evil to seize the focus of their minds.
Love you all,
Steve Corey
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