The Vikings was among a kind when it pertained to browsing the seas and strategic battle methods for their time. In addition to distinct skills and supreme toughness they also brought Leif Eriksson into the world “Child of Erik the Red”. Leif Eriksson really discovered The United States and Canada before Christopher Columbus on one of his quests from Greenland which had been discovered by his daddy. This Viking achievement was marked in time through sagas. In the modern America we are residing in today, everyone appears to think of Christopher Columbus when it comes to discovering America. As a happy Norwegian, my father in Florida really made a main day on the calendar in Tampa for Leif Eriksson day; although this is a holiday commemorated in a lot of places, it was a terrific accomplishment to make it main in Tampa. Daily we continue to keep alive the viking method while showing aspects to our forefathers prior to us. Next time somone beside you states “Happy Columbus Day”… Make certain to inform them everything about the Vikings!