As we say farewell to April Showers and turn our attention to May Flowers; the first of the May “Feast” days is just beyond the horizon. Cinco de Mayo – the 5th of May. Some people think this date equates to America’s 4th of July. While I knew it wasn’t Mexico’s Independence Day, I did not know the real history of the date. How is it that so many people celebrate “holidays” without knowing the history or significance of the day? I know I’m guilty of celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a feast of tacos, Margaritas and a host of other things without knowing why. Living in California, a state that once belonged to Mexico, with a large Mexican population, you would think I might have some idea of the history. This was an error I intended to correct . . .
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Fiesta Cinco de Mayo
Here it is, the second day of May and Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is just around the corner. Let’s face it, Cinco de Mayo is always a good excuse to serve up a wonderful South of the Border feast. Like Saint Patrick’s Day, here in American Cinco de Mayo is a celebration embraced by all. This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on a Saturday – that means a day to party and a day to recover before the reality of Monday comes.
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