Happy Cinco de Mayo.
This will forever be a holiday I celebrate. I grew up in southern California. Cinco de Mayo was a celebration full of colorful costumes, amazing food, camaraderie, music and dancing. I have more of an attachment to this holiday than many of the monthly holidays we celebrate in this country. Time to make make some homemade refried beans, enchiladas, and rice. Yum.
When the people in Mexico took a stand against French soldiers May 5 1861, it was a boost to the morale in Mexico. That one day showed them what they could do when they worked together. France ruled Mexico for five more years but the one day of showing strength that caused the French to retreat is forever a victory.
The holiday has become a commercial holiday in our country, and like I said, it was a yearly event when I grew up in southern California. May 5th is a sentimental holiday for me.
Whatever the day is for you, enjoy your day.
Celebrar el día con alegría.
(Celebrate the day with joy.)
Feliz Cinco de Mayo.
This will forever be a holiday I celebrate. I grew up in southern California. Cinco de Mayo was a celebration full of colorful costumes, amazing food, camaraderie, music and dancing. I have more of an attachment to this holiday than many of the monthly holidays we celebrate in this country. Time to make make some homemade refried beans, enchiladas, and rice. Yum.
When the people in Mexico took a stand against French soldiers May 5 1861, it was a boost to the morale in Mexico. That one day showed them what they could do when they worked together. France ruled Mexico for five more years but the one day of showing strength that caused the French to retreat is forever a victory.
The holiday has become a commercial holiday in our country, and like I said, it was a yearly event when I grew up in southern California. May 5th is a sentimental holiday for me.
Whatever the day is for you, enjoy your day.
Celebrar el día con alegría.
(Celebrate the day with joy.)
Feliz Cinco de Mayo.
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
ReplyDelete150 years!
ReplyDeletel.a. was the best place to be on cinco de mayo, sugar! :) xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of Cinco de Mayo celebrating here....lots of food, fun and color.
ReplyDeleteHappy Cinco de Mayo to you.
happy cinco de mayo! we will be having tacos and 7 layer dip tonight ourselves to celebrate!! have a great day too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Cinco de Mayo to you, too! It is also our anniversary. We were married in freefall on 5/5 at 5,500 feet above the ground! :-)
ReplyDeletesame to you but hold the mayo....
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i'm back, and quite serious about it :))
I love learning cool new things! And eating delicious Mexican food.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed the Cinco de Mayo.
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Nuts in May
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
ReplyDeleteMy future daughter-in-law is part Mexican, so thanks for the reminder!
I'm off to read back on anything I've missed here now.
All the best,
Eileen
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
ReplyDeleteHappy Cinco de Mayo! My boyfriend's parents were born in Mexico (he was born in Ohio) but he doesn't really embrace his heritage anywhere near as much as I do. Plus, he has school tonight. Hopefully I can drag him out over the weekend for a Cinco de Mayo festival. I do know I can get him out for the food!!!! Enjoy!
ReplyDeletehard to imagine what Mexico would be like if it was still French.
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying your day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Cinco de Mayo.
Hope you had a beautiful day, TechnoBabe!
ReplyDeleteHappy 5 de Mayo! Although it was yesterday people will be celebrating al weekend long due to the long weekend ahead.
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