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May 5th 1862

TheColoradoDude - 5-4-2009 at 04:12 PM

http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm

I just thought I would share some info about this date in history. Most of you probably already know but some may not.

:coolup:

[Edited on 5-4-2009 by TheColoradoDude]

Bajahowodd - 5-4-2009 at 04:18 PM

Thanks for the link, dude. It saddens me that way too many people, including an embarrassing amount of folks on this board, fail to grasp the connection that the US and Mexico have.

A special bond

bajafool - 5-4-2009 at 04:24 PM

Yes, you are quite right as we have that special bond.
It is because of this that we will not hire anyone else to do our dirty jobs and be our inhouse help. Thanks for bringing this to our attention on this special day:lol:

TMW - 5-4-2009 at 06:13 PM

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Originally posted by whistler
Funny that we tend to celebrate Cinco de Mayo here in the US. It's a minor holiday in Mexico.


Americans will celebrate anything as long as there are drinks to be had.

Woooosh - 5-4-2009 at 06:53 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by TW
Quote:
Originally posted by whistler
Funny that we tend to celebrate Cinco de Mayo here in the US. It's a minor holiday in Mexico.


Americans will celebrate anything as long as there are drinks to be had.


...the Cuervo Tequila marketing people really pushed it to bars stateside in the 80's and it caught on huge. really.

castaway$ - 5-5-2009 at 01:44 PM

That was a great story, presented in a fashion that should make americans value the day also, plus there always a good party somwhere.

mtgoat666 - 5-5-2009 at 02:40 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by TheColoradoDude
http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm

I just thought I would share some info about this date in history. Most of you probably already know but some may not.

:coolup:

[Edited on 5-4-2009 by TheColoradoDude]


yes, here in san diego we call it the "Fifth of Tequila" day. Isn't it a day of celebration invented by Mexican brewers and distillers? I think Mexican-Americans and invented the celebration to keep up with the Irish and their St Pat's day. :lol:

Any excuse to imbibe!!!!!

Bottoms up!!!!!!!!

McNulty - 5-5-2009 at 03:20 PM

Almost exactly the same as the article originally posted, but in video form... with pictures and stuff... its interesting as well... :spingrin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srYi5eUZ1xI

[Edited on 5-5-2009 by McNulty]