Feliz Cinco de Mayo

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by blueerica

Is that kinda like having margaritas for St Patricks Day?

Yes!

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, and is not even a federally recognized holiday in Mexico.

It's the celebration of an isolated battle, in the state of Puebla, in which Meixcan troops, fewer in number and less trained, defeated occupying French forces. It slowed the French, who were trying to take over Mexico, although the French did eventually succeed in occupying Mexico City for 5 years until the US forced the installed Emperor Maxamilian out.

It's possible that the Battle of Pueblo was tangentially instrumental to the Union's victory in the Civil War. The Confederates were looking for an ally, and the French, likely keen on the US splitting up, would have been a good candidate. The unexpected difficulty they had in Pueblo may have prevented them from lending the resources the South could have used to hold their ground and succeed on secession.

Buzzkill!

Originally Posted by Moonliner

The Caps are 2-0 against the Evil Empire Penguins. I hope the ducks do as well in their series.

Thanks! I'm not a fan of Ovechkin or Crosby but I'm really not a fan of how they are making this a rivalry between Crosby and Ovechkin. Though I'm sure if we play either team it will be a match up of one of them and Bobby Ryan.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Yes!



Buzzkill!

Did I say not to celebrate? If anything, the real origin gives a better excuse to celebrate since it relates to the US rather than just Mexico.

[RStar]

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has taken on a significance beyond that in Mexico. The date is perhaps best recognized in the United States as a date to celebrate the culture and experiences of Americans of Mexican ancestry, much as St. Patrick's Day, Oktoberfest, and the Chinese New Year are used to celebrate those of Irish, German, and Chinese ancestry respectively. Similar to those holidays, Cinco de Mayo is observed by many Americans regardless of ethnic origin.

Hey, any reason to party, right?

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

Burrito Factory- they have 52 different kinds, I wonder if anybody has eaten all 52 in one day?

I used to work at the original one on Devonshire in Chatsworth. But that was like 1981/1982!

Originally Posted by Moonliner

F'ing with the French is the best reason ever for an informal drinking holiday.

All too true!