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What is the difference between Cinco de Mayo and 16 de Septiembre?
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∙ 12y ago
5 de Mayo is the day the memory of the Mexican Army defeating The French and Australian Army's.
16 de Sep is the Mexican Independence Day. Otherwise known as when they got their freedom from the Spaniards in 1810.
Many people think Cinco de Mayo is the Mexican Independence Day, but its not. 16 de Septiembre is.
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∙ 13y ago5 de Mayo (May 5th) is a celebration honoring the Battle of Puebla, where outnumbered Mexican troops fought and won against the French Army, considered to be the best at the time.
16 de Septiembre (September 16th) honors the beginning of the Mexican independence war.
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How is Cinco de Mayo different from 16 de septiembre?
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the legendary victory over the French in 1862 at the Battle of Puebla. At the time, they were the best prepared and equipped army in the world. 16 de Septiembre commemorates the Mexican independence day.
What is the difference between 16 de Septiembre and 5 de Mayo?
5 de mayo was a victory of an important battle for Mexico. 16 de septiembre was when Mexico won their independence from Spain. **just so you know, when you write the months in Spanish, they aren't capitalized.
What is the difference between Cinco de Mayo and independence day?
Mexican Independence Day, El Grito de Independencia or simply El Grito, is celebrated on September 16 (16 de Septiembre). It celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain in 1810.Cinco de Mayo (May 5) celebrates the Mexican victory in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 in the French-Mexican War. They won the battle against the French under great odds.
What is Cinco de Mayo who won?
Cinco De mayo is celebrated because there was a big war between the French and Mexicans. The Mexicans won.
How do you say happy cinco de mayo to your friends and family in Spanish?
Feliz cinco de mayo!
When is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
Cinco De Mayo is celebrated on May 5th in the spanish speaking countries such as; Mexico, El Salvador, Costa Rica and sometimes in Guatemala
Can WikiAnswers give you information on Cinco de Mayo?
Yes! For information about Cinco de Mayo, visit the Cinco de Mayo category at the Related Link.
What name do Mexicans give Cinco de Mayo?
Precisely that: Cinco de Mayo.
How do you wish someone a Happy Cinco de Mayo in Spanish?
Feliz Cinco de Mayo ¡Cinco feliz De Mayonesa!
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.)
Feliz Cinco de Mayo mi hombre?
Happy Cinco de Mayo my man!
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.
