Here's something some of you didn't know: Mexico doesn't celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Some regions do, but it's not a national holiday. It is only really celebrated in Puebla - where they celebrate winning a battle against the French in the 1860s. Ironically, the French won the next battle and took Mexico City the following year.
The celebration has now turned into a US holiday that celebrates Mexican culture and identity. I think that's a good reason to have a celebration. In fact, I think we need more celebrations that involve learning about cultures and peoples other than us.
Salud!
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