Leap Year Day in means that year's holiday jumps straight to Sunday. First of all, it's not Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually celebrated Sept. This was the nephew of the famous Napoleon Bonaparte aka Napoleon I. Mexico had borrowed a lot of money from European countries over the preceding years, and France came to collect and wasn't willing to talk it out.
Oddly — or not, considering Americans' fondness for claiming other countries' holidays as a reason to drink and party — Cinco de Mayo is celebrated much more in the United States than it is in Mexico. In Mexico, it's not even a federal holiday , and most of the celebratory parades and events are limited to the state of Puebla. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is usually marked with parades and celebrations of Mexican culture, culminating with the consumption of lots of Mexican food and margaritas.
And as much as you think it would look "cute" or "funny," don't wear a sombrero. By the s, the holiday spread and was considered an opportunity to celebrate Mexican identity, promote cultural awareness, and build community. That war ended in August of , which was 41 years before the Battle of Puebla against France.
Cinco de Mayo is a colorful, inclusive festival. It started as a way to celebrate Mexican heritage, and it is now widely celebrated in the U. Celebrations are prevalent in cities that have significant Mexican populations and ancestry, especially in the south and southwest. American celebrations of Cinco de Mayo feature parades and parties including Mariachi bands, Mexican folk music, dancing, Mexican and Mexican-American cuisine, Mexican-inspired cocktails, and costumes.
In Mexico, celebrations of Cinco de Mayo take place primarily in the state of Puebla, where the battle occurred, though other parts of the country participate in the celebration too.
Mexican commemorations focus more on the military, including military parades and re-enactments of the Battle of Puebla, as well as festive activities similar to some places in the U. Celebrations will probably be smaller than usual this year, but I wish a happy celebration to all who participate. For Mexican-American Diana Garcia, the holiday gives her a chance to celebrate her culture and identity. Garcia is the first in her family to be born in the U.
She and her family take the day to reminisce about Mexico, host a Mariachi band in their backyard and enjoy Birria tacos for dinner. Birria, usually made from goat meat, is a staple meal in Jalisco.
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