Newsflash: Cinco de Mayo does not celebrate Mexico’s independence; that, ironically, is celebrated on Mexico’s Independence Day.
I bring this up because of the 7 people that have wished me a happy Cinco de Mayo, 7 told me it was a celebration of Mexico’s independence when I asked them. Actually, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the Mexican army’s surprise win over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1964. In Mexico, the day is most heavily celebrated in the city around where the battle took place. In the United States, the holiday has taken on a different meaning of celebrating Mexican culture, rather than a successful battle.
In my city, however, the holiday is mostly known for the local Mexican restaurant’s Cinco de Mayo specials, like be one fajita get one free.
What did you do to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Leave a comment below or send an e-mail to theconservativejournal@gmail.com. Don’t forget to bookmark The Conservative Journal and sign up for the RSS Feed and the daily e-mail newsletter.
Also, Deluxe Membership is now available, click here to join for free. View the results of the “Best of 2009″ by clicking here. To enter to win a 16 Gigabyte Apple iPad from The Conservative Journal, click HERE.
Thanks for reading!
Rick
Related Posts - TCJ Research 10/7-10/9 Polls: Generic Ballot, California Senate, Connecticut Senate, Delaware Senate, and Nevada Senate Races
- Today in the Polls: Tides are Turning in Key Races
- Illegal Immigration and Border Patrol: Why Are We Even Discussing This?
- "Area 51: An Uncensored History of America's Secret Military Base" by Annie Jacobsen Review
- 10 Most Shocking Election Results of 2010: Lisa Murkowski, John Kasich, and Steven Palazzo
Related Websites - Frugal Fun
- Professional Blogging Roundup: Winter Begins
- Cinco De Mayo With No Margaritas
- Forgo the Gasoline when you Go Boating
I had a delicious thai peanut salad for lunch, but then a fish taco for dinner. I felt very multicultural.
Good job, Jeff!
clearly it celebrates the birth of the Margarita, and silly hats.
I celebrate by having a margarita!
Cinco de Mayo hold a special place in my heart because this year it would have been my Dad’s 79th birthday. Sadly he left us almost 5 years ago. I spent the day making his grave site look spectacular as I have each year before. Weeding, pruning, mulching and fertilizing. Luckily it was a beautiful day, I had my little dog with me and a radio listening to Rush and Sean. I think my Dad and my Grandparent who are buried on the other side of my Dad appreciated that.
What’s to celebrate? Just another day to me. And, as Jay Leno said last night – everybody defeats the French – what’s the big deal?
Now, today, May 6, is the 19nth anniversary of my hubby and I first meeting. That to me is something to celebrate.
May 5 – just another day for me. Too much work and not enough play.
Good article.
For people around here it’s another excuse to drink, lol.
I’m going to share this with the Mexicans at my school who thought as well that it is Mexico’s independence. *Sigh* Ignorance is bliss I guess.
Yeah, I think the whole Cinco de Mayo hoopla in thr US is a little much, especially considering it has nothing to do with the US. I can see the importance in the Mexican community, but I dunno why it’s made it’s way to the mainstream.
Next, we’ll be celebrating Boxing Day
I don’t know of anyone who celebrates that holiday in my little northern Canadian town.
Mostly french over here but it is nice to see more cultures coming in.
Who posted this? Did no one read it? The Battle of Puebla I believe took place in 1862 not 1964!
http://www.mamono.org/