The Battle of PueblaAs a nice treat for my brain tonight and save my promise its words I decided to share little facts of what I found out about one of America's well celebrated date.
This historical event of Mexico's triumph over the French occupation has become one of America's most celebrated days of the year. Mexico's commemoration of their heritage and pride is now translated into good food and great tequila shots over friends and family togetherness. It is such of great flattery (I would have thought) they might have in learning that this historical victory has then become an American national observation.
The battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 is just another battle that every country may have had fought for in the context of gaining independence. But what makes this day so intriguing to me is the fact that this celebration has become so popular that even on every local television commercials today, Cinco de Mayo's humor elevates. What is so special about it? Why is the fifth of May regarded as a cool national event?
I guess this boggle has nothing to do with what history unfolds, because if we read the books there lies the facts. It is not really a question of what happened or what was the day about but more on the reason why we co-celebrate this with such rapport and enthusiasm. Do we actually celebrate it the way Mexicans really want this event celebrated?
Just a thought...
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