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Commonly mistaken for the Mexican Independence Day, the "Cinco de Mayo" celebration commemorates the Mexican army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza. The Battle was important because 4,000 Mexican soldiers defeated a much better-equipped French army composed of 8,000 men that had not been defeated for almost 50 years.
No longer a local celebration held only at the city of Puebla, the holiday is now widely celebrated among Mexicans, Mexican-Americans and many others. It is a source of great pride pride among Mexicans - defeating the best army in the world at the time, when outnumbered by two to one.
Leo Bergnaum
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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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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.)
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!
When will next year's Cinco de Mayo be?
Cinco=five mayo=may so on the fifth of may
What are Cinco de Mayo main exports?
Cinco de Mayo is a celebration, not a place. Your question is impossible to answer.
Is the Cinco de Mayo the independence of Mexico?
Cinco the Mayo is not Mexico's Independence day, which is September 16.
What culture is Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is from the Mexican Culture. Ignore this question it is wrong.................
