Columbus Day Explained
I told Avery that he didn’t have school tomorrow because of Columbus day, and he asked what that was. I explained about Columbus, and the queen of Spain, going to China and finding America by accident. I finished by saying he kept searching for China, but only discovered more of America*.
Avery put on his sad face “He didn’t discover me.”
“No,” I agreed, “that was a long time ago.”
Avery thought for a while and made a decision. “So tonight, when all the children go to sleep Columbus will come to their houses and discover them. And then tomorrow will be a holiday.”
* To all those who argue Columbus didn’t discover America because people already lived there, I’d like to point out this lovely little restaurant I discovered, even though the owner was quite aware of its location.