01:09 - Source: CNN Show Cinco de Mayo: What you need to know Story highlightsCinco de May commemorates Mexico's victory against the French during the Battle of Puebla Many confuse the celebration with Mexican independence day which is September 16 Drinking and partying is a popular way to mark Cinco de Mayo in the United States The holiday isn't widely celebrated in Mexico; a scholar claims it was created in California CNN — If you didn’t already know, Cinco de Mayo is a bigger deal in the United States than in Mexico. Here, this unofficial holiday is almost as popular as, oh, St. Patrick’s Day – which means it’s unfortunately become a drinking holiday. So much so that it’s been nicknamed, Cinco de Drinko and even Gringo de Mayo. Eek. Actually today commemorates Mexico’s victory against the French during the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and according to research by UCLA professor David Hayes-Bautista, it isn’t a Mexican holiday at all but rather an American one created by Latinos in California during the Civil War. In a perfect world, folks would use today as an opportunity to learn more about Mexican history and culture, but the sea of margarita and nacho specials might be too distracting for some. So, in the spirit of not completely raining on everyone’s parade, we’ve compiled a list of Cinco de Mayo faux pas to avoid so as not to offend others and/or embarrass yourself today. 1. ‘Happy Cinco de Mayo!’… said no Mexican ever Today is not Mexico’s independence day (which is September 16) so you should refrain from treating it as such. You will rarely see a Mexican in the U.S. or in Mexico – outside of where the battle actually happened – acknowledge, let alone celebrate, the holiday. So simmer down. 2. Resist the urge to wear sombreros and fake mustaches because, well, stereotypes While it may seem like all fun and games, these costumes essentially reduce cultural and traditional costumes to a caricature. Take it from the Penn State sorority sisters who learned the hard way after donning ponchos during one of their “Mexican-themed” parties. (Not to mention the offensive signs they made to accompany their costumes.) 3. Enjoy traditional Mexican libations, but don’t use Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to get brutally inebriated There’s a thin line between enjoying a drink special with friends and running amok after taking 13 shots of tequila. Plus, blacking out drunk is sort of disrespectful given Cinco de Mayo is in remembrance of a battle, meaning lives were lost. In other words, keep it classy, folks. 4. Avoid using your high school level Spanish with native Spanish speakers today Any attempts to awkwardly “connect” will likely come off as cheesy and empty. And, please don’t ask anyone to “speak Spanish” for your amusement because that’s just disrespectful. Plus, not all Latinos speak Spanish so you may be striking another nerve. 5. Don’t plan a trip to Mexico to celebrate a ‘real’ Cinco de Mayo Outside of the state of Puebla in Mexico, the holiday isn’t really celebrated at all. Even the celebrations in Puebla are much more tempered and family oriented. If you’re genuinely interested in Mexico, head to San Diego, San Antonio or even Mexico City on September 16 and indulge in an authentic experience in all things Mexican. 10 things you probably don’t know about Mexico City Are you celebrating Cinco de Mayo today? Tell us how in the comments section below. Today, May 5, is Cinco de Mayo, and there's no shortage of people stumped as to how to one says "happy Cinco de Mayo" in Spanish. These people have turned to Google for help--only, alas, it seems Google is a bit confused as well. "How do you say happy Cinco de Mayo in Spanish" was one of the top terms on Google Trends, which tracks popular search queries, but if you enter the query into Google search, you'll see Google's auto-translate function has gotten a bit befuddled. As the screenshot of the search results shows, Google Translate attempts to translate the term from Spanish, into English, returning "Happy May 5":  So how do you say "happy CInco de Mayo" in Spanish? Try "Feliz Cinco de Mayo." About spanishplansSpanish Teacher in Chicago. Have studied or traveled to Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, and Uruguay. Have taught level 1 at middle and high school levels. Degree in Spanish and Master's in Teaching and Leadership. Blogger www.SpanishPlans.org This entry was posted in Culture and tagged 5demayo, cinco de mayo. Bookmark the permalink. Do we say happy Cinco de Mayo?So how do you say "happy CInco de Mayo" in Spanish? Try "Feliz Cinco de Mayo."
What is culturally appropriate for Cinco de Mayo?Popular and authentic dishes appreciated on Cinco de Mayo include tacos, enchiladas, and chile rellenos. You can try Tacos al Pastor, prepared with pineapple, or Tacos de Bistec, which may be served with avocado and cheese. Enchiladas may be chicken, beef, or cheese and your choice of green or red sauce.
What is a respectful way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?1 Learn the history of Cinco de Mayo. 2 Teach kids fun facts about Mexican culture. 3 Make a traditional Mexican dish at home. 4 Eat at an authentic Mexican restaurant. 5 Put up colorful decorations.
Why do people say Cinco de Mayo?Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army's May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Thursday, May 5 in 2022, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day.
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