On Cinco de Mayo, border isn't a barrier

nhboy

nhboy

Ubi bene ibi patria
"Since May 5 is not Mexican Independence Day or Mexico's Day, there are many who will ask themselves: What's Cinco de Mayo all about?

It is probably best known as the date that gives people an irresistible opportunity to hold a margarita in one hand and a traditional Mexican dish in the other, while listening to the tunes of a tearful mariachi evoking memories of that certain someone who disdained the beating of a love-struck heart. Cinco de Mayo honors an ethnic and cultural legacy."

"Why was this date adopted by those of Mexican ancestry in the U.S. to celebrate their identity and cultural legacy? For the same reason that the Irish gather on a cold morning around the Chicago River to see it turn green on St. Patrick's Day; or the reason why the Chinese hold a parade with dragons to celebrate the New Year according to their calendar."

On Cinco de Mayo, border isn't a barrier -- chicagotribune.com
 
SamSpade

SamSpade

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I think people should stick with the politically correct "Happy Holidays" so as not to offend those people who intend to celebrate Memorial Day.
 
clevalley

clevalley

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SamSpade said:
I think people should stick with the politically correct "Happy Holidays" so as not to offend those people who intend to celebrate Memorial Day.
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My son asked what CDM was a few years ago... my wife was trying to explain to him is was sorta-kinda like the equivalent of our Independence Day (she was trying to relate to a then 10 year-old). He kept asking questions...

I walked by and told him "it was the day they found the hole in the fence" and he IMMEDIATELY picked up on the joke and walked away laughing. :lol:

Now he sings a song he made up about it around this time of year - really kind of funny to hear it. :killingme
 
Mojo

Mojo

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sux2b44 said:
Just thought it was the celebration of the day the Mexicans found the whole in the fence. :sarcasm:
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:lmao:

clevalley said:
My son asked what CDM was a few years ago... my wife was trying to explain to him is was sorta-kinda like the equivalent of our Independence Day (she was trying to relate to a then 10 year-old). He kept asking questions...

I walked by and told him "it was the day they found the hole in the fence" and he IMMEDIATELY picked up on the joke and walked away laughing. :lol:

Now he sings a song he made up about it around this time of year - really kind of funny to hear it. :killingme
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:smack: You got beat to the joke :lol:
 
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