Culture and Did You Know...05 May 2006 11:31 am
Posted By: John & Libby - Today is Cinco de Mayo, better known as Batalla de Puebla (Battle of Puebla) in Mexico.
- This holiday commemorates the Battle of Puebla in which the Mexican Army defeated the French near the city of Puebla in 1862.
- Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more vigorously in the U.S, particularly in large cities such as Chicago, Minneapolis and San Diego, than it is in most of Mexico. Here in Mexico, it is mainly celebrated in the city and state of Puebla. (Puebla is the capital of the state of Puebla.)
- Today is not, as many Americans think, Mexican Independence Day. Independence Day is celebrated on September 16th, a large celebration in Mexico, but a non-event in most of the U.S.
- Any day is a good day for a margarita!
- Happy Cinco de Mayo & Feliz Batalla de Puebla!
ppy margarita day, we will be celebrating at Jenni and Kyle’s tomorrow. Make sure you get in a good long nap:)