Columbus Day

"Soon, especially after Columbus Day, you can pick up cold weather things for little bit of nothing," she continued.

"He asked us to consider closing the schools on Columbus Day," she said.

The picture was taken one Columbus Day, after she had performed in the parade.

Rates: $175 to $295, with full breakfast; from $150 after Columbus Day.

The town's new water system was dedicated on Columbus Day in 1912.

Columbus Day, when schools are closed but so many businesses are open.

For the most part, everything shuts down on Columbus Day.

"We had a good Columbus Day and the weekends have been strong," he said.

Columbus Day, with its traditional sales, was flat, many businesses said.

For example, in some places Columbus Day is a school holiday.