Cinco de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo

Many firms are advertising "Cinco De Mayo" specials for tomorrow.

When Old Sammy was in Tokyo in 1954, 66 years ago while in the service, the Japanese civilians had celebrations 

on the fifth of May.  The Japanese had many celebration days, such as "Children's Day, etc.  Wikipedia tells me Battle of 

Puebla is from May 5, 1862 (while the USA of that time was in the Civil War).

The battle, which ended in a victory of the Mexican Army over the much bigger and greater equipped French Army was 

a significant morale boost to the Mexicans.  It was the second intervention of the French in Mexico, and 

It has evolved into the very popular Cinco de Mayo holiday, a celebration of Mexican heritage.

No detraction to Latino-Americans, but with the decline of recognition for a religion in the leftist side of American politics, it wouldn't 

surprise me to see some such celebration replace Christmas or Easter.  We were a Christian nation and I believe we still are.

Old Sammy K.