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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.
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Is the Cinco de Mayo the independence of Mexico?
Cinco the Mayo is not Mexico's Independence day, which is September 16.
What phrase is shouted at the end of Cinco de Mayo to honor Mexico's fight for independence?
Nothing. Cinco de Mayo has nothing to do with Mexican independence. See related questions.
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.)
What patriotic holiday is Cinco de Mayo usually mistaken for?
Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, which is September 16.
Which holiday is cinco de mayo often confused with?
Mexican Independence Day gets confused with Cinco de Mayo. Mexico gained independence from Spain on September 16, 1810, so that is their independence day. Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla during the French-Mexican War on May 5, 1862.
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.
Is Cinco de Mayo considered the independence of Mexico?
cinco de mayo is considered to the independence of Mexico cause that time Mexico had a battle with french people cause Mexican didn't had any right like martin Luther king junior
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 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 name do Mexicans give Cinco de Mayo?
Precisely that: Cinco de Mayo.
