The Battle of Puebla, not the parking lot at Cozumel in about three hoursNota bene, dear readers.....today's celebrations commemorate the initial victory of Mexican forces over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This was a momentary triumph, however, as the superior French army continuted their advance and captured Mexico City and the nation within a year of this battle. Though it is mostly a regional holiday in Mexico and certainly not as important a national celebration in Mexico as Independence Day on September 16, it has been adopted in the United States as a celebration of Mexican-Americans (or Chicanos) and their culture. similar to St. Patrick's Day, Oktoberfest and Chinese New Year. As well as an excuse for Anglos to put on Frito Bandito moustaches and a poncho while doing their worst Speedy Gonzalez impressions and power-slugging Dos Equis until they puke on their sandals. Arriba!
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