| There is a huge misconception about the voyage | | | | celebrations. A Columbus Day party is a perfect |
| that Christopher Columbus made to North | | | | outdoor event, with weather permitting. This |
| America in 1492 and the meaning behind | | | | party is one that features the best of both the |
| Columbus Day, which is celebrated on the 12th of | | | | American and Latin American worlds. To keep the |
| October in the U.S., Spain, and Italy. Christopher | | | | spirit of the voyage alive, you may consider |
| Columbus and his crew are renowned for reaching | | | | serving foods similar to those that were eaten by |
| the New World. The legend has it that the trip for | | | | Christopher Columbus and his crew. The staple |
| which Columbus Day is celebrated resulted in the | | | | foods for the crewman included fish, nuts, raisins, |
| discovery of North America. In actuality, America | | | | cheese, rice, and molasses. You can create |
| had already been discovered. What Christopher | | | | several snack trays in addition to small finger |
| Columbus did that makes Columbus Day a special | | | | sandwiches and lay them on picnic tables. |
| time of celebration for the Spanish and those | | | | In keeping with the spirit of the explorations of |
| living in America is that his trip was the first | | | | Christopher Columbus, a party to celebrate |
| interaction between the two worlds. For this | | | | Columbus Day should feature a sailing trip. While |
| reason, Columbus Day is celebrated in both Spain | | | | the cost will vary according to area, for about |
| as well as in America. | | | | $150 you can probably rent a sailboat, complete |
| Since Columbus Day is a holiday in most places, | | | | with a captain, for two hours. If you own a |
| your celebration can last all day. If there is a local | | | | sailboat you're ready to hit the water and make |
| Columbus Day parade, this could start the | | | | your own exploratory voyage! |