Celebrando Cinco de Mayo
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What is the reason for celebrating Cinco de Mayo? And what are common ways for celebrating it?
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updated May 15, 2010
posted by bmancornelious
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We never celebrate 5 de mayo.
updated May 17, 2010
posted by Rey_Mysterio
Have a happy day anyway, millions of Americans are. :) - Yeser007, May 5, 2010
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It's hardly even noticed in Mexico because it marks the date of the Battle of Puebla's successful end on the part of the Mexicans. It's mistakenly celebrated in the USA in a big way with lots of eating - what else? The Mexican independence day celebration, 16 Sept, is real big in Mexico.
updated May 5, 2010
posted by 005faa61
In the USA any excuse will do. Look at the proliferation of Fahter's days, grandparents' days and whatnot. Marketing rules. - geofc, May 5, 2010
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Here is a good link defining what we here in America miguidedly refer to as Mexico's Independence Day.
updated May 5, 2010
posted by Yeser007
