Cinco De Mayo
by Luis Umana
History!
Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence day. It is the celebration of the victory Battle of Puebla. The French tried to take over Mexico for not paying their debt. However General Ignacio Zaragoza led the people of Puebla to victory against the French. This is to celebrate the bravery of the people of Puebla and victory that happen on May 5th, 1862.
Would you Celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
I wouldn't celebrate it since my family never really cared about it. It just doesn't really interests me at all. I don't mind the Holiday, but I just wouldn't celebrate it.