Contrary to popular belief Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence day. It is actually the day Mexico defeated French armies. In 1861 President Benito Juarez, of Mexico, decided that Mexico was going to stop making payments to countries that they had taken loans from. One of these countries was France. France's response was to attack Mexico. At the start of this war France was succeeding in their attacks that is until May 5, 1862. On that day in the city of Puebla, Mexico a small less equipped Mexican army led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín defeated the mighty French army and in 1866-1867 the French withdrew from Mexico with additional pressure by the United States of America to do so. The city of Puebla is one of few places in Mexico that celebrates the day. Americans are the reason that Cinco De Mayo has turned into a larger celebration. Eating authentic Mexican cuisine and drinking various flavored margaritas are some of the favorite ways to celebrate. Click below and watch my husband and me celebrate. :-) Enjoy the festivities!
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