Holiday folklore: Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico celebrated primarily in the city of Puebla. Though other areas in Mexico hold festivities, in Puebla Cinco de Mayo is the mos important holiday of the year. The Mexican celebration has taken root in the US as well where the day honors the unique Mexican heritage and culture.
As Mexican holidays go, Cinco de Mayo is probably the most widely
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