Introduction Cinco De Mayo. The day when everyone suddenly becomes an expert on Mexican history and the demand for margaritas skyrockets. Let’s be real, how many of us actually know the significance behind the date, besides it being a fantastic excuse for tacos and tequila? But that’s where memes come in. These bite-sized doses of … Read more
Introduction Picture this: A cartoon chihuahua wearing a sombrero stares wide-eyed at a mountain of tacos. The caption reads, “Me getting ready for Cinco de Mayo.” Or perhaps you’ve seen the one with a historical image of the Battle of Puebla, overlaid with text proclaiming, “When you show up to the Cinco de Mayo party … Read more
Introduction Did you know that Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexican Independence Day? It’s actually a celebration of a very brave and important victory! Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is a day to remember when the Mexican army won a battle against the French army in 1862. This might sound like … Read more
The air crackles with the sounds of mariachi music, the scent of sizzling fajitas hangs heavy in the air, and vibrant decorations adorn storefronts. It must be Cinco de Mayo, right? The festive day is upon us, but amidst the merriment, a fundamental question often lingers: what exactly are we celebrating? Cinco de Mayo has … Read more
May fifth. It’s a day that conjures up images of sombreros, overflowing margarita glasses, and questionable renditions of Mexican folk songs echoing through neighborhoods far and wide. For many, it’s an excuse to celebrate all things Mexican, albeit often with a rather broad brush. And, as with any widely celebrated (or perhaps mis-celebrated) occasion, the … Read more
Introduction Cinco de Mayo. The fifth of May. A day many associate with tacos, margaritas, and… perhaps a slightly fuzzy understanding of its true significance. While it’s often mistaken for Mexican Independence Day (that’s actually September sixteenth!), Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla … Read more
