Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Although many Americans use this day
as an excuse to eat Mexican food and drink margaritas, the holiday
actually has a history.
Most of us, though, don't really know why we're celebrating but understand that Cinco de Mayo literally means "The Fifth of May" in Spanish, and that's a good enough excuse for a party.
But Cinco de Mayo is actually a Mexican holiday that
celebrates the Battle of Puebla, which occurred on May 5, 1862. The year
before that, France sent its massive and better-trained army to invade
Mexico. France stormed its way across the country, making its way to
Puebla. But in Puebla, the Mexicans stood up in force against the French
and won a huge battle.
The Mexican victory was short-lived, though, because France
eventually recovered and took control of Mexico City. But the joy of
Cinco de Mayo lived on, and is now celebrated every year as an example
of the little guys standing up against the big guys.
Here are some other little-known facts about Cinco de Mayo at link
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/156009/20160504/5-facts-you-might-not-know-about-cinco-de-mayo.htm
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