QotD: Cinco de Mayo

May 6, 2008 at 12:19 AM
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Are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo?

Um, no—and this question appeared midnight (NZST) on May 6. Why not earlier, Vox? Besides, Mexican independence is September 16.

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right... why would anyone assume that it has anything to do with Mexican Independence though? It commemorates a victory in the Battle of Puebla. I'm sure there are people who *think* it's Mexican Independence day, but AFAIK it's fairly well known what the celebration is for.

I did know—the Mexicans beat the French right? But I have heard from someone that it was for Mexican independence, so I decided to address that.

It's the major Drinking Holiday promoted by nearly every bar and Mexican Restaurant in the USA!

Jack Yan replied to Zak Klemmer’s comment:
May 6, 2008
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Thing is, none of the Mexican Americans I know even celebrate it. September 16 is their big-deal date.

Zak Klemmer replied to Jack Yan’s comment:
May 6, 2008
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It ranks up there with St. Patrick's Day as a drinking holiday. LOL

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