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See, I was very careful to ask if you celebrated, not if you had.  |
Yeah, I know... But it was too much fun not to throw it in there!
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I think Cinco de Mayo spread from the southwest, where the Mexican population is huge. I don't know that many Mexicans that live on the east coast. I think we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, just like we adopted St. Paddy's day and any other festival that included booze.
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I remember the Cinco de Mayo celebrations in So.Cal when I lived there back in the late 60's. They really did it up right in L.A.!
I've noticed that many different cultures 'adopt' various holidays, giving them slightly different meanings. Japan celebrates 'Thanksgiving' but for workers giving thanks to their employers. Thailand celebrates 'Mother's Day' but as the Queen's day, etc.
Stitchawl