The M day is back. How’s yours going? I got my recycles out on time thanks to a little help from my roomie’s assistant—he’s got a back pain—so that’s a good thing–the recycles, not the pain.
Weekend was busy, with drinks with girls Friday–Nails and a late birthday dinner Sat and chilling Sunday.
Lots of holidays today–if you’re in Australia–It’s May Day or at least one of them (there’s several depending on what part of the country you’re in) as well as Labor day (also Aussie). And in the UK it’s early May Bank Holiday—they also have a late May Bank Holiday—WE DO NOT GET ENOUGH DAYS OFF IN THE USA!!!
But it is a holiday here–we don’t get off of work but it’s famous for drinking and partying: Cinco de Mayo.
“It originated with Mexican-American communities in the American West as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War, and today the date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. In the state of Puebla, the date is observed to commemorate the Mexican army‘s…victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under…General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín.
Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day—the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico—which is celebrated on September 16.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinco_de_Mayo
“The day is celebrated in Mexico…with parades and speeches. In some cities there are reenactments of the Battle…. Cinco de Mayo has also become a festive holiday in…United States…Celebrations in the United States often extend beyond the actual day to encompass an entire week, with parades and festivals that include music, dancing, and food.” http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/118001/Cinco-de-Mayo
“in many USA cities … Traditional Mexican food is often served or sold…and a lot of Dos Equis and Corona beers are served. It’s a fun holiday, …It is sometimes referred to as a “Mexican St. Patrick’s Day.” http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/thehistoryofmexico/p/10cincodemayobasics.htm
So should you save your Cinco items for future collectibles? Let’s ask Google
Large Corona ExtraCinco De Mayo Beer Pin 1990s $10 (similar pins same or other beers up to $20)
Cinco De Mayo Embroidered Tablecloth $15
Various Mexican Sambrero $15-$66
1940s 3 Record set 78’s FIESTA in MEXICO $17
Mexican Rebozo Neon Shawl Blanket $30
Cinco De Mayo Silk Scarf South Of Border Beer Labels 42″ $149
Mexican Wool Serape Hand Woven Saltillo/ Rug / Blanket $225
mantenerse a salvo y bien (stay safe and well)