May 6, 200817 yr same to you, well I pretty much live in mexico lol live about an hour and a half from the border.
May 6, 200817 yr whats that?? cinco de Mayo? Mattie?? it's sort of weird how americans are saying that to each other now.In the past i've never heard that before.I've said it to mex-americans but not to full blooded americans.I mean why would you wish an american a happy mexican independence day?But none the less,it's not insulting or anything,just saying it's sort of odd is all. :cool:
May 6, 200817 yr Here's a full description http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_mayo To put it plainly, the Mexican army back in the 1800's was not a very formidable force and lost battles quite often. The French were trying to invade and rule Mexico in the 1860's and were do a good job. The battle of Puebla (on the 5th of May) was a major victory for Mexico and was kind of a turning point in the war. Everyone celebrated that day as a symbol of pride and heritage. Unfortunately, the French won the war a year later and took over the land. Mexico eventually won their land back and gave the French the boot. By the way, Cinco de Mayo has nothing to do with Mexico's independence. Independence day occured on 16 September, referred to as Dies y Seis de Septiembre. it's sort of weird how americans are saying that to each other now.In the past i've never heard that before.I've said it to mex-americans but not to full blooded americans.I mean why would you wish an american a happy mexican independence day?But none the less,it's not insulting or anything,just saying it's sort of odd is all. :cool: When you wish someone a happy Cinco de Mayo, you are more or less saying "Git 'er dun".
May 6, 200817 yr Here's a full description http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_mayo To put it plainly, the Mexican army back in the 1800's was not a very formidable force and lost battles quite often. The French were trying to invade and rule Mexico in the 1860's and were do a good job. The battle of Puebla (on the 5th of May) was a major victory for Mexico and was kind of a turning point in the war. Everyone celebrated that day as a symbol of pride and heritage. Unfortunately, the French won the war a year later and took over the land. Mexico eventually won their land back and gave the French the boot. By the way, Cinco de Mayo has nothing to do with Mexico's independence. Independence day occured on 16 September, referred to as Dies y Seis de Septiembre. When you wish someone a happy Cinco de Mayo, you are more or less saying "Git 'er dun". ah ;)thanks for the history lesson.I guess i was a little mixed up:D
May 7, 200817 yr I have a Hispanic last name! Does that count, can I celebrate? Well I am any way, I only get to celebrate tonight, been up to armpits in my current job and location in Mississippi. Gonna liberate some cervezas from there bottles, you know because every little bit counts. :cool:
May 7, 200817 yr I have a Hispanic last name! Does that count, can I celebrate? Well I am any way, I only get to celebrate tonight, been up to armpits in my current job and location in Mississippi. Gonna liberate some cervezas from there bottles, you know because every little bit counts. :cool: lol atta boy:D
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