i live all the way in alabama and why the hell is it advertised i nevery store? am i the only one who could care less about mexican holidays? why is it only minorities get big holidays...i see no caucasion or european holidays anywhere...but i guess thatd be racist right?
2007-05-05 05:36:39 · 23 answers · asked by sdfgsdfg 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
an excuse to sell more beer
2007-05-05 05:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by george e 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Cinco de Mayo is not a recognized holiday in the United States. Americans do not benefits or paid time off for the celebration of the independence of Mexico. While it is marketed heavily, it does not mean minorities have the market on "big holidays." As was mentioned by another, the United States celebrates St. Patrick's Day as well as St. Valentine's Day. Both of these days have it's history in Europe. Also, dependent on the city/state, Columbus Day is recognized and celebrated. Furthermore, the celebration of Lincoln's Birthday as well as Washington's Birthday are both considered "caucasian holidays." I would not say that was racist to mention more like ignorant.
2007-05-05 13:19:22 · answer #2 · answered by clinicalpsych04 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Cinco de Mayo may have its origins in Mexico, but it is hardly celebrated there - only in Puebla (where the battle took place) and in tourist resorts where there are lots of American hotels, restaurants and bars.
Its popularity in the United States directly coincides with the rising popularity of Tex-Mex restaurants in the '70s. When Tex-Mex got going casual restaurants with a party atmosphere sprung up all over America, and since they could hardly celebrate Mexican Independence Day, they adopted Cinco de Mayo as the day of the year when patronage would be guaranteed.
The food served in these restaurants may seem Mexican to you, but they all have their origins in the United States.
Chimichangas were invented in Arizona in the 1950s; burritos in Los Angeles in the 1930s; fajitas were invented in Texas in the 1970s; nachos were invented in Texas in the 1960s; filled enchiladas in Arizona in the 1920s; tacos (the ones we're used to eating in America) are uniquely American. Even the Marguerita cocktail is a US invention.
2007-05-05 13:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by lesroys 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another lame excuse the US jumped on to drink. It is not even a National Holiday in Mexico. Cinco de Mayo was when General Nacho defeated the French in a small town of Puebla around 1850's.
Of the many places I lived in Mexico for 20 years, it is not even mentioned or celebrated.
Also, I noticed that the Mexicans celebrate George Washington's birthday. Why? On both yours and mine!
2007-05-05 12:51:04 · answer #4 · answered by Bigdog 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The big Madison Ave. advertising firms are trying to sell alcoholic beverages to ignorant Americans. I know some Mexicans who legally immigrated to the US. They didn't know what it was until they looked it up on the Internet. They said in Mexico nobody considers this a holiday.
2007-05-05 13:38:21 · answer #5 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Live in California, Arizona, New Mexico, or Texas and you will know. When almost half of the population is Mexican it stands to reason that their holiday of holidays is celebrated.
2007-05-05 12:42:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of Mexicans living in the country - I'm pretty sure they are the largest segment of our population growth-wise. And, they prepare great food and have fantastic, fun filled fiestas - and, what about the siesta?!
Isn't President's day a caucasian holiday - and Easter - and Christmas (most caucasians consider Christ to have been caucasian) - and Labor day?!
2007-05-05 12:44:06 · answer #7 · answered by Ben 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The American beer companies and bars trying to make an extra buck. Even mexicans do not care much for this holiday
2007-05-05 12:47:32 · answer #8 · answered by Drake 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, I think it is because there are a ton of Mexicans living within our borders, so it's only fair to celebrate their holidays too. Ummmmm, and our hatred for the dirty French!
2007-05-05 12:54:37 · answer #9 · answered by shawna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Alabama also. My friend, let me tell you that there are well plenty of European holidays. Is Saint Patrick's Day not Irish? Also, Cinco de Mayo is not a "minority" celebration, it is the celebration of the victory of Mexico, who by the way is composed of many different races, over the French. Mexico is our ally, and therefore we are happy to celebrate their victory of our then-enemy France.
2007-05-05 12:41:52 · answer #10 · answered by Siervocal 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It is not an American holiday.. its like any other celebration.. St Patrick's Day for example.. nothing is closed... it is an observation nothing more.. if you don't want to participate then don't.. nobody is twisting your arm... I am much to busy to find such petty things to complain about.
2007-05-05 14:11:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋