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Karimala · #11 (**permalink**) 09-27-2007, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ancientimages

You might want to include in the note about Columbus Day (for the U.S.) that most Native American peoples do NOT celebrate and, in fact, protest, this holiday - as Columbus is viewed as an invader, rather than a discoverer for those with Native American heritage.

I don't think it's a good idea to politicize the note, because it's still an important day for Italian-Americans. If we add something about Native Americans and their protest, we risk offending European Italians and Italian-Americans. The calendar is only meant to inform folks why there might be a drop in sales on a particular date, and the day is still recognized by the Federal Government by the name of "Columbus Day."

What I would be willing to do is add "American Indian Heritage Day" and "Native American Day," because some states recognize those instead of Columbus Day. Fair enough?

villagedweller · #12 (**permalink**) 09-29-2007, 01:21 AM

So, newbie question--

Generally, how far ahead of a particular holiday should you submit images? For example, if I've got photos for the 4th of July, when should I be putting them in to the micro agencies? I'm guessing it might depend on the holiday, but is there a general rule of thumb?

Thanks!

e-person · #13 (**permalink**) 05-09-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Karimala

I don't think it's a good idea to politicize the note, because it's still an important day for Italian-Americans. If we add something about Native Americans and their protest, we risk offending European Italians and Italian-Americans. The calendar is only meant to inform folks why there might be a drop in sales on a particular date, and the day is still recognized by the Federal Government by the name of "Columbus Day."

What I would be willing to do is add "American Indian Heritage Day" and "Native American Day," because some states recognize those instead of Columbus Day. Fair enough?

Columbus was Italian, although he "invaded" America for Spain. Italy, as a country, has never had anything to do with American continent. Also because it did not exist at the time. It is only in the 19th century that Italy became a country. Previously it was split into little kingdoms.