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The City of Puebla (some 60 miles SE of Mexico City) is the background of one of the most important battles of all time. On the 5th of May, 1862 the French Army (the world's best at the time, armed with cavalry and high-precision rifles) lost to Mexican militias composed mostly of huarache-wearing, machete-bearing indians. That is why many Mexicans celebrate the all-too-famous "Cinco de Mayo" (May the Fifth): because it is comparable to a bunch of militiamen defeating the US Army on an open field battle.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoCinco de mayo has been celebrated since 1863, a year after the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, which it commemorates.
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∙ 12y agoTo celebrate "Cinco de Mayo", a large bonfire is built. People make noises while they dance around the fire to the tune of the music. They also play games and have parades and ceremonies,
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∙ 13y agoThe Battle of Puebla, which is celebrated on Cinco de Mayo, took place on May 5, 1862
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∙ 13y agoOK, I'm not sure if this is a hoax, or if you really don't know that cinco de mayo actually means May 5th.
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∙ 12y agoMay 5th
Cinco de mayo is on the fifth of May.
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How do you say happy cinco de mayo to your friends and family in Spanish?
Feliz cinco de mayo!
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How do you wish someone a Happy Cinco de Mayo in Spanish?
Feliz Cinco de Mayo ¡Cinco feliz De Mayonesa!
What name do Mexicans give Cinco de Mayo?
Precisely that: Cinco de Mayo.
What is the traditional Mexican greeting for Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is not a Mexican holiday. It originated in California during the 1860's and is a commemoration of the Battle of Puebla. A simple "Feliz Cinco de Mayo!" will do just fine or "Tenga un feliz Cinco de Mayo!" ("Have a happy 5th of May!") Cinco de Mayo is NOT the same as Mexican Independence Day, which takes place on September 16th and is also known as "El Grito de Dolores" ("The Shout of Dolores," referring to the cry of independence issued on that day in 1810 from the town of Dolores.)
When is the celebration of Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the 5th of May, and that is when it is celebrated.
Feliz Cinco de Mayo mi hombre?
Happy Cinco de Mayo my man!
How do you happy Cinco de Mayo in spanish?
The translation would be "Felíz Cinco de Mayo." Note that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated much more in the US than in Mexico!
What are Cinco de Mayo main exports?
Cinco de Mayo is a celebration, not a place. Your question is impossible to answer.
What culture is Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is from the Mexican Culture. Ignore this question it is wrong.................
When did the war end of Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de mayo was not a war
What does Feliz Cinco de Mayo Todo El Mundo mean?
Happy Cinco De Mayo to everyone
