May 5th, 2008
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. […]
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May 2nd, 2008
May 2 is Flag Day in Poland. Established in 2004, the day falls between Labor Day (May 1), a former Soviet holiday and now a Polish state holiday, and Constitution Day (May 3). Traditionally, Poles fly the white and red flag all three days and enjoy a nice three-day break from work.
(photo © Janek Skarzynski/Getty […]
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April 26th, 2008
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 […]
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April 10th, 2008
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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