Today is Cinco de Mayo, the holiday that celebrates Mexico’s victory in the Battle of Puebla–a turning point in the war for Mexican Independence. Ironically, the holiday is celebrated more in the United States than in most parts of Mexico. (The town of Puebla does have an annual pagent.)
But, maybe it’s not so odd. […]
The month of May brings the beginning of summer, Mother’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo…as well as all of those flowers. Here are a few of the holidays we’ll be discussing in May:
May 1 - May Day
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
May 11 - Mother’s Day
May 13 - National Apple Pie Day
May 19 - Victoria […]
Cinco de Mayo (May 5th), the Mexican holiday the celebrates that country’s victory in the Battle of Puebla–a turning point in the war for Mexican Independence–is one of my favorite holidays. It comes at a time when the Midwest is just emerging from winter and the vibrant colors, flavors, and music of Mexico seem to […]
Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is just around the corner. That’s the day that Mexicans celebrate their victory in the Battle of Puebla, a turning point in the war for Mexican Independence. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has come to be a day to celebrate Mexican culture, language, and most of all, food.
The […]
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