Life is a Fiesta

Happy Cinco de Mayo!  

Mayo?  
Are we having sandwiches today?  
I thought we were going to drink Margaritas and eat Tacos.   What did I miss?

I'm gonna grab my Mariachi band Get-tar and pop on over to see if Ruby is serving up drinks today.    Maybe I'll even serenade my girlfriend Daisy.  

Fun Facts:

• “Cinco de Mayo” is Spanish for the fifth of May.
• On May 5, 1982 Mexico fought France in the Battle of Pueblo.
• The victory helped unify Mexico. The country was elated their poorly armed troops of 4,500 men were able to defeat France’s invasion of 6,500 to 8,000 well-equipped soldiers.
• Even though Cinco de Mayo is a national holiday in Mexico, it’s only widely celebrated in Pueblo. In the United States is recognized as a popular holiday to learn about Mexican culture.
• The largest Cinco de Mayo festival is held in Los Angeles. Nearly 600,000 come out to celebrate.
• In Chandler, Arizona a Chihuahua parade is held. At the end, a King and Queen Chihuahua of the festival is crowned.
• Most Mexican Americans see Cinco de Mayo as a celebration of Mexican culture, similar to how Irish Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
• Popular foods to eat in the US on Cinco de Mayo are guacamole, tacos, burritos and enchiladas.   Arrrrrrroooooo..... now were talkin!
• The colors of Mexico’s flag are green, white and red: green for hope and independence, white for purity and religion and red for Spain and union.

Source of dis Cinco trivia: http://www.ibtimes.com/cinco-de-mayo-history-facts-kids-2013-10-trivia-facts-about-may-5-celebrations-1234721

             Have a fun facts day!

                                                Wags, 

                                                      Ranger