Cinco De Mayo History And Traditions

Cinco de Mayo has become a huge celebration, that rivals Oktoberfest, St. Patrick’s Day and even Mardi Gras.  It’s traditionally celebrated with Mexican food (like tortillas, salsa, tacos, tamales and margaritas), dancing and music (especially to mariachi bands), and the national colors red and green (on everything from shirts, skirts, and dresses to sombreros and bandanas!).  

The French ruled over Mexico up until the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.  This holiday commemorates a huge Mexican achievement since the great power of France was undefeated for over 50 years before this battle.  It also signifies the last time foreign power acted as an aggressor on American soil - a reason for all Americans to celebrate!

The holiday is typically marked by cultural parades and festivals.  In the city of Puebla, where the battle took place, natives perform reenactments with the armies in battle and the French eventually fleeing the scene.  The celebrations also focus on music and dance forms that are unique to region and highlight Mexican culture through arts and crafts. 

Cinco de Mayo is a festive holiday that celebrates Mexican national pride, independence and freedom, but it is much more popular in the US than it is in Mexico.  This is because Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day (which is on September 16, 1810).  In Mexico, their real Independence Day is celebrated with a lot more vigor than Cinco de Mayo.

Well anyways, whichever side of the border you live on, just make sure you have the tequila and margarita in hand to celebrate this festive day!  Ariba!

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