Columbus Day!

What did Americans have to say about this week's holiday?

In the afternoon, we loaded up the kids and headed off to the board of elections to vote. This year, Ohio is allowing early voting, something that I think is wonderful.

Male, 30s, Southwestern, Ohio, Marketing Manager

I went to the gym yesterday morning!! About 1030 something. I was off from work. hehe I like the morning work outs much better. … I want to work my arms to burn calories and strengthen them. Then I went to Cato's to shop. I had a gift card left over from last Christmas. I bought two pairs of pants. One jeans and one dress slacks. The jeans were on sale.

Female, 31, Kentucky, Self-employed

Thank Goodness for Christopher Columbus!! I mean, what would we do without the day off of school and the sales. *smile* The kids were in deseparte need of new shoes, so I went to my local Payless Shoe Source. They were having a BOGO sale.

Female, 40s, Richmond, VA


It wasn’t until last fall that i realized that columbus day was a real holiday (just another excuse for lazy gov’t folks to not go to work), and I am in fact a little offended we give Columbus his own day that’s treated equivalently. Is he really as honorable as all the people killed serving in the military or the people who work hard in this country?

Female, 20s, Washington, DC

If you are like most people, chances are you had off from work today. Hopefully in the spirit of Columbus Day you spent it out discovering your own piece of America and really enjoyed the day off. Here's a couple songs to cap off the theme of the day.

Grace Potter and The Nocturnals - Mr. Columbus
Graham Parker - I Discovered America

Male, Philadelphia PA

Common themes included: Reflecting on the meaning of Columbus day, pondering the legitimacy of the holiday, discussing how the day was spent and talking about Columbus Day sales. Want more analysis? Contact me: heatherm@nicholasresearch.com.