Cinco de Mayo—or the fifth of May—commemorates the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the French-Mexican War. In the United States, it has taken on significance as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with substantial Mexican-American populations.
2 comments:
They usually have a nice parade in my neighborhood. I'm wondering if it will be today or on the weekend.
Mary
The Mexican's have such a family oriented lifestyle. They have a rich culture. Now why do we think culture comes from things like shopping malls? We are so foolish. Our history has been made boring by text book learning. Thank you for opening up a love of history and culture and sharing it.
Post a Comment