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Cinco de Mayo
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Sean King
Nomad
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May-5-2009 17:46
Feliz Cinco de Mayo to all.
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Secret_Squirrel
Safety Officer
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May-5-2009 18:01
either that's some kinda Spanish hotdog or it's happy / merry? 5th of May.
Is the 5th of May a special day somewhere?
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Makensie Brewer
Super Steeper
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May-5-2009 21:47
Cinco de Mayo means 5th of May in Spanish, and is a regional holiday in Mexico - it isn't a "federal obligatory holiday" in Mexico, but a holiday that can be observed voluntarily :)
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luc pfeiffer
Red-Nosed
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May-5-2009 22:54
It celebrates a victory of the Mexican army over Napolean's, i think. And quite a few of us north of the border think it's a great excuse to break out the mexican food and tequila. Bottoms up, as it were!
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Sean King
Nomad
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May-6-2009 06:13
Yes, luc, Cinco de Mayo celebrates one of 2 Mexican independence days.
5th of May is independence from France and independence from Spain is celebrated in Sept.
There is a huge Mexican population in Chicago and Cinco de Mayo is celebrated like our 4th of July here with parades, backyard barbeques, and, of course, a lot of drinking. Yee Haa!!
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Secret_Squirrel
Safety Officer
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May-6-2009 16:17
ah cool. That sounds awesome. Mexican food is most excellent. I hope you had a great time!
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