May 5, 2009 marks the 147th Cinco De Mayo.
I remember distinctly, when I was a child, some of my Spanish friends celebrating this holiday, but I vaguely remember why it was celebrated.
Personally I believe that it should be an American holiday as well, because 4,000Mexican soldiers smashed the French and Mexican army of 8,000 at Puebla, Mexico, 100 miles east of Mexico City, New Mexico on the morning of May 5, 1862. Kind of heroic huh?!? To know more, read here.
I wondered if I am qualified to celebrate. Some of my ancestors were Portuguese. :D
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You certainly qualify! party on :D
LOL! Thanks Carma! Will do.
I celebrate with my Chihuahua Mardy. He is Spanish ((smile))
I grew up in Arkansas and never heard about Cinco de mayo until much later in my life.
Happy Cinco de Mayo to you, too! :)
Isn't great to be an American!! Only here is the U.S.A would we celebrate another country's holiday (lol)!!!
Hope you enjoyed!
Drop by my blog for something special:)
thanks for the education. I never knew about cinqo de mayo, interesting!
I think it's okay for you to celebrate. I know how to make killer nachos and have a lot of Mexican friends.
I celebrate! I had an enchilada @ my local Mexican spot!
WHOA KELLY! Slow down.
I say if you can pronounce the holiday and now one thing about it then you can celebrate it!! hahahaha
I think everybody qualifies to participate in festivities! let us know if you did, and hwo you did it :)
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