Cinco de What

Hey…I’ve been a terrible blogger recently…I apologize, but hey…I’m glad you’re over it now, let’s move on. Cinco De Mayo! omg, find as many friends that are willing to buy Corona’s on sale at the local Bev Mo and buy a sombrero and poncho. That is the meaning of the holiday as I perceive it from what all my friends and acquaintances are up to.

However, not many people know, May 5th actually commemorates the initial victory of Mexican forces led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín over French forces in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Not as exciting is it.

Wikipedia literally says that Cinco De Mayo “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”

Hm….St. Patty’s Day-Lots of people drink to “celebrate ancestry”, Oktoberfest-more people drink to “celebrate ancestry,” and Chinese New Year, is probably an excuse for all the non Chinise in China towns across America to “celebrate ancestry.” Isn’t it a tad funny that all these holidays celebrate the past with a hobby that, well, doesn’t really help you even REMEMBER the past?

On this Cinco De Mayo, I will remember going through the bank ATM and seeing a Mexican Grandmother with 4 of her grandchildren walking down the sidewalk, each profoundly wearing the colors of the Mexican national flag. The last kid in line was the best, probably around 4; Sombrero-check, Poncho-check, Miniature Mariachi Guitar-Check, Super Green Rainboots that made him look like the kid from “Big Daddy”-Supercheck.

So while I have a fond memory of my Cinco De Mayo, I hope you at least remembered to have a designated driver. And if not…here’s something to suit your Seis De Mayo Hangover

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