What are arguments for Columbus Day being abolished?

Columbus Day was established in 1937 to honor his “discovery” of the Americas in 1492, although Columbus's voyage was celebrated even in colonial times. It's essentially a celebration of former Europeans finding their new homeland in the Americas. read more

Not my personal arguments but the objections to Columbus Day are several depending on what direction the objection is coming from. Not in order of significance - it's been said for some time that there were millions of people who had 'discovered' the 'New World' long before Columbus and so the 'New World' wasn't new and he wasn't the first person to step foot on it. read more

Only two federal holidays bear the names of specific men--Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Columbus Day. While the former passes each year with relatively little controversy, opposition to Columbus Day (observed on the second Monday of October) has intensified in recent decades. read more

Of course we should celebrate Columbus day! Yes we should celebrate Columbus Day.One can think of many "reasons" to stop celebrating any hoiliday - Mother's Day for example was apparently created by the greeting card industry as an example of crass commercialism. read more