Discover Columbus Day Online

By now, you're probably well aware that Monday is Columbus Day, but how much do you really know about the holiday or, for that matter, Christopher Columbus, who inspired the holiday in the first place?

Here are a couple of sites worth visiting where you'll learn more:

• The History of Columbus Day - At this Web site from the History Channel you can watch videos, take a quiz and even learn more about the controversy surrounding Columbus.

• Today in History: Oct 12 - This Library of Congress Web site offers a concise history of the holiday and links to the online exhibit 1492: An Ongoing Voyage.

Have a happy Columbus Day!

Note: In observance of the holiday, The Senior Surfer will resume on Tuesday, October 14th.