Columbus Day celebrates, simply, the 1492 five week voyage of three small Spanish ships - the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria - that terminated with 'discovery' of the Western Hemisphere. Often referred to as the Encounter of Two Worlds, it was in fact the first step in the process of permanent European colonization into America. However one may regard its significance, Columbus Day represents a melding of cultures; it is also a source of pride for Italians honoring one of their own, Cristoforo Colombo.
As a tribute to our America I give symbol to these clouds representing freedom from tyranny.
We are able to BE... on cloud nine, so to speak.
Did you know that types of clouds are assigned numbers according to their altitude, with 9 being the highest? To be on cloud 9 is to be high above worldly cares..... Freedom is what comforts us as freedom is what ensures it.
Enjoy your Columbus Day holiday everyone!
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