There was as discussion at work about Cinco de Mayo. It was said that it celebrates Mexico's Independence from Spain. This was corrected to 'from France'. Then it was corrected again that Mexico's Independence day is actually September 16th. Someone said that Cinco de Mayo was created by the beer companies to sell beer. This one is most believable.
After a little googling, I came across http://www.mexonline.com/cinco-de-mayo.htm , this should be reputable, it is from mexonline. ;)
According to this article,
Mexico's Independence day is September 16th.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862.
Ok, so Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence day. It is a day which the people of Mexico fought and won against the occupying French.
So this is a victorious day which deserves to be celebrated.
So Cheers to Mexico on both May 5th and September 16th.
Note to self: Add September 16th to Holiday List.
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