Another common misconception is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day. In actuality, Mexico celebrates its independence from Spain on September 16. It is a very important holiday in the country and not to be confused with Cinco de Mayo. read more
WASHINGTON — Happy Cinco de Mayo! In the United States, the “fifth of May” is generally celebrated by eating tacos and drinking margaritas. For Mexicans and Latinos, however, the holiday has an entirely different significance. read more
Common Misconceptions about Cinco de Mayo & the Hispanic Culture. Posted by AnnaPeña on April 16, 2013. Sometimes referred to as the “Mexican St. Patrick’s Day,” Cinco de Mayo (held each year on May 5th) is one of the most misunderstood holidays we celebrate in the U.S., even by people of Mexican heritage. read more
Misconceptions abound about the Cinco de Mayo holiday. It's celebrated every year on May 5th and many see it as the day of the year to celebrate Mexican culture, food and drink, but the origins of the holiday are not what you may think. read more