Why Do We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo? I was talking to a Mex-Am guy at work yesterday and I asked him if he was going to be out celebrating today. He was very apathetic towards the...

Olden McGroen Loc: Texas

I was talking to a Mex-Am guy at work yesterday and I asked him if he was going to be out celebrating today. He was very apathetic towards the holiday. I asked why. He said, "In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is no big deal." He gave a brief history of the battle between the Mexicans and the French. The Mexi's were outnumbered but won the battle anyway. That's it. It was a minor battle that is probably used as a metaphor for inspiring "the little guy" to have courage and do great things. But, as he said, hardly anyone in Mexico celebrates Cinco de Mayo. It's not even a national holiday.

So, why is it such a big deal in the US? It's not our holiday. Has nothing to do with us, yet we consume copious amounts of beer (mostly Mexican beer) and Mexican food...especially guacamole.

Is this just the Mexican version of St Patrick's day? Any excuse to get drunk, so we adopt a holiday from another country? Or is it a clever marketing ploy? Did we adopt the holiday BEFORE the marketing or because of it?

Just curious.

jelun

Olden McGroen wrote:

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I am not sure it is a big deal.
I don't know anyone who gets the day off, I don't even know anyone who goes out and gets drunk.
Yes, I think it is a version of St. Paddy's day.
Just another excuse to booze it up.

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

jelun wrote:

I am not sure it is a big deal.
I don't know anyone who gets the day off, I don't even know anyone who goes out and gets drunk.
Yes, I think it is a version of St. Paddy's day.
Just another excuse to booze it up.

It is a 'big deal' here in Mexifornia. In a few cities, it even outdoes the 4th of July in celebrations. Anaheim and Santa Ana immediately come to mind.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

I celebrate Cinco de Mayo because it makes remembering my granddaughter's birthday, May 5th, easier. :mrgreen:

America Only Loc: From the right hand of God

jelun wrote:

I am not sure it is a big deal.
I don't know anyone who gets the day off, I don't even know anyone who goes out and gets drunk.
Yes, I think it is a version of St. Paddy's day.
Just another excuse to booze it up.

So do you operate a gas chamber or oven, on your Fathers birthday to celebrate, and then drink some booze and salute a few Heil Hitlers? Just another excuse for you to continue in your sick thinking and destruction of decency.

jelun

slatten49 wrote:

I celebrate Cinco de Mayo because it makes remembering my granddaughter's birthday, May 5th, easier. :mrgreen:

I have an idea you wouldn't forget anyway.
:-D

working class stiff Loc: N. Carolina

America Only wrote:

So do you operate a gas chamber or oven, on your Fathers birthday to celebrate, and then drink some booze and salute a few Heil Hitlers? Just another excuse for you to continue in your sick thinking and destruction of decency.

you really are a vile and nasty character.

jelun

working class stiff wrote:

you really are a vile and nasty character.

I just feel bad for the people who go to the "work" of thinking about something to post.
AO comes along and k**ls most every thread I post on.

working class stiff Loc: N. Carolina

jelun wrote:

I just feel bad for the people who go to the "work" of thinking about something to post.
AO comes along and k**ls most every thread I post on.

he poops everywhere he shows up. It'd be one thing if he added something--anything--other than droppings. He must have a very sad life.

peter11937 Loc: NYS

PoppaGringo wrote:

It is a 'big deal' here in Mexifornia. In a few cities, it is even outdoes the 4th of July in celebrations. Anaheim and Santa Ana immediately come to mind.

But I can't stand anything avocado. Salsa, that's different, chili with black beans, beef/veal/pork, jalapenos , maybe some habaneros to taste, mmmmmmmm good! over fried tortilla chips with salsa and add fresh tomatoes and onions top with sour cream, who could ask more from a Tex-Mex meal?

peter11937 Loc: NYS

PoppaGringo wrote:

It is a 'big deal' here in Mexifornia. In a few cities, it is even outdoes the 4th of July in celebrations. Anaheim and Santa Ana immediately come to mind.

But I can't stand anything avocado. Salsa, that's different, chili with black beans, beef/veal/pork, jalapenos , maybe some habaneros to taste, mmmmmmmm good! over fried tortilla chips with salsa and add fresh tomatoes and onions top with sour cream, who could ask more from a Tex-Mex meal?

PaulPisces Loc: San Francisco

Olden McGroen wrote:

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In my book, any reason to take a break and celebrate something other than my own importance is a welcome thing.

And several posters are correct that it holds more importance in parts of California than in other places.

I say have a good time, be responsible in your partying, and maybe get to know another culture than your own.

'Nuff said.

PoppaGringo Loc: Muslim City, Mexifornia, B.R.

jelun wrote:

I just feel bad for the people who go to the "work" of thinking about something to post.
AO comes along and k**ls most every thread I post on.

Evidently he has been unsuccessful, you are still around. Too bad.

jelun

PoppaGringo wrote:

Evidently he has been unsuccessful, you are still around. Too bad.

Evidently, you continue to be unable to discern a few words strung together.
Sad.

beammeupscotty Loc: 31°07'50.8"N 87°27'00.8"W

slatten49 wrote:

I celebrate Cinco de Mayo because it makes remembering my granddaughter's birthday, May 5th, easier. :mrgreen:

I Celebrate it because it reminds me my b-day is in 3 days....otherwise i would probably forget.....most likely on purpose...LOL.
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