Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is much more widely celebrated in the U.S., especially in California, than in Mexico? Mexico's most important patriotic holiday is Independence Day, celebrated on September 16. An article, from the historical journal Southern California Quarterly, tracks Cinco de Mayo from its original source, the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and follows its growing significance over the years as a touchstone of Mexican-American culture:
The Allrecipes.com site has a large collection of Cinco de Mayo recipes. Check the user reviews for evaluations.
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