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Keohane says that Columbus Day was an important part of his childhood while growing up in East Boston...
...grew up with Christopher Columbus, Christmas, turkey and the Easter bunny," Keohane says. "[Columbus Day] was just like Christmas; it came [only] once a year...
Cambridge City Councillor Anthony D. Gallucio adds that Columbus Day is not only a connection to his Italian-American heritage but also "a connection to his father," who came to America from Italy as a young...
...some, Columbus Day is more than a holiday; it has become a once-in-a-year opportunity to highlight their cultural heritage...
...Columbus Day] celebrates and recognizes Christopher Columbus for his great accomplishments and navigational skills," Gallucio says, "but for Italian-Americans, it's [also] a day of pride for the accomplishments of Italian-Americans...