Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a regional holiday in Mexico, primarily celebrated in the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico. The holiday commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín.
While Cinco de Mayo has limited significance nationwide in Mexico, the date is observed in the United States and other locations around the world as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. However, a common misconception in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day, which actually is September 16, the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico.
So what are you all doing for Cinco de Mayo??? Please share and perhaps a winner from those who post messages will be chosen. Hmmm...
3 comments:
hey mr c we read alot on this in class and talked about it.
I have some friends whose family celebrates this every year. seems nice
hmmm. a winer you say u need ti give me more head notices... isnt there a tlc metting thursday...? please post it to my fb
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