US EditionCinco de Mayo: ¿qué se celebra este día y cuál es su origen?
- Cinco de Mayo marks the Mexican army's triumph over French troops on May 5, 1862, in a conflict near the city of Puebla, located east of Mexico City.
- The battle occurred after the French advanced on Puebla in April 1862, where a smaller Mexican army led by Ignacio Zaragoza defeated a larger French force.
- Though the French eventually conquered Mexico and established the Second Mexican Empire under Emperor Maximilian, the Battle of Puebla remains a symbolic David and Goliath victory.
- Cinco de Mayo has evolved in the U.S. Into a two-day cultural celebration featuring festivals attracting up to 400,000 people, and it ranks among the top five days for alcoholic beverage consumption.
- The day highlights Mexican heritage and community pride, yet commercialization and stereotypes have sparked criticism, and it is not a U.S. Holiday despite its growing recognition.
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Cinco de Mayo: ¿qué se celebra este día y cuál es su origen?
Por Todd Leopold, CNN en Español Guacamole y fajitas; banderas de México y mariachi; margaritas, cerveza y… más cerveza. En Estados Unidos la fiesta mexicana por excelencia es el Cinco de Mayo. En México también se conmemora esa fecha, pero los tributos locales palidecen al lado de la enorme celebración que se lleva a cabo en Estados Unidos: hay ofertas en los restaurantes, publicidad abundante y promociones interminables. Estas son cinco cosas …
What Is Cinco De Mayo?
If you think Cinco De Mayo is just an excuse to drink margaritas and wear a sombrero, you are not alone. But there is a real story behind the day, and it is not Mexican Independence Day—no matter what your local bar’s chalkboard says. 🎉 The Real Story: Cinco De Mayo marks the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, when a scrappy Mexican army beat the French on May 5, 1862. Yes, you read that right. It is not about independence. It is about a sing…
Cinco de Mayo: It’s Not Mexican Independence Day, But It Is a Great Excuse for Tacos
Cinco de Mayo — yes, that translates to the Fifth of May (you didn’t need to ace Grade 6 Spanish to know that one). It’s a date you’ve probably seen pop up on your calendar, usually right next to a reminder to pick up limes and tequila. But do you know what it celebrates? If your answer is “Mexican Independence Day,” you’re not alone… but you’re also not correct. In a recent poll, 39% of Americans thought that was the case. Another 26% guessed i…
It's Cinco de Mayo - Gettysburg Connection
Today, Cinco de Mayo will bring its usual mix of celebration and cultural reflection. The date—Spanish for the fifth of May—marks the 1862 Battle of Puebla, where a vastly outnumbered Mexican force defeated the French army. Though not a major holiday in Mexico, it holds unique significance, especially in the United States. In Mexico, Cinco
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