Cinco de Mayo (vs, rating, companies)

[juca_cruz]

Hi guys

Does anybody know what is celebrated this day???

Because I'm Mexican and I don't understand why is celebrated this day like a National Hollyday on USA

Because in my country is only celebrated in one place the State of Puebla, not in all the country (like here)

I was wondering, maybe is an excuse for not going to work

[goonsquad]

Originally Posted by juca_cruz

Hi guys

Does anybody know what is celebrated this day???

Because I'm Mexican and I don't understand why is celebrated this day like a National Hollyday on USA

Because in my country is only celebrated in one place the State of Puebla, not in all the country (like here)

I was wondering, maybe is an excuse for not going to work

We americans love an excuse to get drunk. In NJ (hoboken at least), we even have 2 st. patrick's days.

[bababua]

The beer companies have made this into the American "Mexican" Holiday. I am not Mexican but from what I gather nobody in Mexico really celebrates this much. I know is has something to do with a battle vs France. Anyways the beer companies have played this up to sell beer to the "gringos" in the name of Mexico.

[RUNYYfan]

Originally Posted by bababua

The beer companies have made this into the American "Mexican" Holiday. I am not Mexican but from what I gather nobody in Mexico really celebrates this much. I know is has something to do with a battle vs France. Anyways the beer companies have played this up to sell beer to the "gringos" in the name of Mexico.

While I hate Wikipedia, here's a link.

[juca_cruz]

I got it.
This day has more a commercial meaning than historic. Ha ha ha ha!

Thanks

[camaro69]

It's Corona time.

[wileynj]

Originally Posted by MPBsr

It's Corona time.

Humm... no thanks! Have you ever noticed that with all mexican beers, the level in each bottle is typically at a different height? Makes ya wonder what they fill it with... recycled beer perhaps

[mattjd]

Celebrating the holiday makes liberals feel good. Every minority deserves a day of recognition. Be thankful it's a day of celebration rather than a day of hearing of all the horrific autrocities the white man committed when "stealing" mexico from honest and peaceful natives.

[bababua]

Originally Posted by mattjd

Celebrating the holiday makes liberals feel good. Every minority deserves a day of recognition. Be thankful it's a day of celebration rather than a day of hearing of all the horrific autrocities the white man committed when "stealing" mexico from honest and peaceful natives.

Are Spaniards White?

[Calico696]

Just got back from having Dos Equis, nachos and fajitas! I love Cinco De Mayo!