Despite the celebration, the holiday still often gets confused with Cinco de Mayo , which is the celebration of Mexico defeating another global superpower, France, in the Battle of Puebla in There are many reasons as to why the May holiday is more recognized, with Casillas saying corporations' sales surrounding the day helped it gain popularity in the U.
Many Central American countries also observe their independence days around the same time as Mexico. The numerous days of independence are why Hispanic Heritage Month begins on Sept.
There are many ways people can celebrate the holiday outside of Mexico. Families and friends will often throw parties together since the holiday is about coming together as one. Castro said the day represents solidarity, perseverance, liberation, freedom and joy, which are still some ideas Gradilla believes Mexican-Americans should be inspired to continue to fight for.
I kind of see it as a moment of hope. Facebook Twitter Email. Show Caption. Hide Caption. Nowadays, every year on the night of Sept. It's also important to note that Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo are two distinct holidays, though both mark important moments in Mexico's history.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the day the Mexican Army successfully defended the city of Puebla against invading French forces in Mexican Independence Day was established nearly 50 years before the Battle of Puebla occurred. Facebook Twitter Email. Happy Mexican Independence Day: What to know about the holiday's history. Molly Weisner Nashville Tennessean.
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