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I was born on May 5th or Cinco de Mayo in Spanish.
Not until I moved to Florida did I realize that it was such a special day.
Most Mexicans do not celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
For the people of Puebla, Mexico it is an important day, however, the rest of Mexico views it as any other day.
Most Mexican Restaurants in the South and Southwest of the USA have embraced Cinco de Mayo as their own holiday.
There are huge celebrations beginning early in the day and running until late at night.
They offer drink specials, special food selections and sometimes even Mariachi bands.
I am honored to have been born on such a wonderful day.
Everyone celebrates my birthday in a joyous and wonderful way.
Que Viva MEXICO!!!!
Tequilla shots all around!!!
About Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on the 5th of May. Contrary to what many people believe, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's independence day from Spain. Rather, it's a remembrance of a David and Goliath-like fight. In 1862, as the French invasion of Mexico began, Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza's force of 4,000 soldiers defeated twice as many French soldiers in the Battle of Puebla. The French occupation would continue until 1866. But the Mexican soldiers' courage and determination inspired Mexican Americans. Even back then, historians say, California's Mexican Americans celebrated the win. Later, in the 1960s and 1970s, Chicanos involved in the civil rights movement related the Cinco de Mayo story to their quest for respect in the United States. They identified with the Mexican Indian and mestizo (people of Mexican Indian and European descent) soldiers' triumph over European conquest attempts. Chicano activists publicized it and made it a popular holiday in the United States. Today, it's become much like St. Patrick's Day. You don't have to be Mexican to celebrate it.
From: http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/cinco-de-mayo/index.html#aboutcincodemayo
6 comments:
Hi Zyl!
Happy Birthday! Great post!
Tom
Thanks for the history lesson on Cinco de Mayo. I always thought it was independance from Spain as well. Feliz cumpleanos!
My mother's birthday was Cinco de Mayo too!
Happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!
Y Que cumplas muchos mas, ta ta
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Like your post...very informative...
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