Happy Cinco de Mayo

       

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Pharius got me hooked on Desktop Calendar a couple of years ago but I really don't know why I use it haha. I NEVER SEE MY DESKTOP! Once I turn on PC, I usually have up whatever was the last thing I walked away from. The only time I see the desktop is when I am shutting off PC. I know, just sad haha So as usual I end up missing whatever was on the calendar for that day until someone tells me anyway   I know many celebrated today and I wanted to do my part as with every other holiday I can rember. Here are a few links to enjoy. This is also something to teach the kids. Its just like much of history, its not all taught in school and also when it is, many FACTS are left out. My kids learn about it in school and teach me what they learned each year.   ========     Short video for those that don't want to read = http://www.history.com/states.do?action=detail&state=All%20About%20Mexico&contentType=State_Generic&contentId=58700&parentId=MEXIC   ========   The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some limited recognition in other parts of Mexico, and especially in U.S. Cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16.....http://www.mexonline.com/cinco-de-mayo.htm   ========= The 5th of May is not Mexican Independence Day, but it should be!  And Cinco de Mayo is not an American holiday, but it should be.  Mexico declared its independence from mother Spain on midnight, the 15th of September, 1810.  And it took 11 years before the first Spanish soldiers were told and forced to leave Mexico. So, why Cinco de Mayo?  And why should Americans savor this day as well?  Because 4,000 Mexican soldiers smashed the French and traitor Mexican army of 8,000 at Puebla, Mexico, 100 miles east of Mexico City on the morning of May 5, 1862. .... http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm ======== Mexican Crafts and Activities http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/mexico/ ========
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