Just to be honest, I have a slight problem with Cinco de Mayo. I’m not sure how a Mexican holiday became an American Holiday. Maybe the calender makers were all captured and distracted by margaritas and ever so tasty fajitas while someone snuck in and added it to the holiday lists! I was just complaining to a friend last night about how bizarre it is that we celebrate another country’s independence day. However, I learned this morning that it’s not actually their independence day, but rather a victorious battle they fought against the French. None the less, it's freaky that we in America celebrate it. I wonder if in Mexico they hold a moment of silence for Pearl Harbor every Dec 7th. Maybe Germany sets off fireworks every July 4th and I'm just oblivious to the practice. Be it what it may, it's a great day to get hammered on some Tequila while sporting a giant sombrero and stuffing your face with Mexican food. Ole!
for your reading enjoyment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo
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