10 Misconceptions About Cinco De Mayo-- Part 2

5.  It isn't a celebration of Mexican culture.

4.  Americans don't celebrate it for any other reason than ALCOHOL.  Yes, that Mexican beer and, of course, tequila.

3.  You're not supposed to drink alcohol on Cinco De Mayo.  The official drink is the non-alcoholic AguaFresca.

2.  You're not supposed to eat tacos.  The ones like Taco bell are not real Mexican tacos.

1.  It isn't even supposed to be a party.

Well, in a short time, Liz and I are going over to the American Legion in Fox Lake where they are having a Cinco De Mayo and Kentucky Derby party.  There is a tequila bar, free tacos and fajitas, $2.50 Coronas, $2 mint juleps, and prizes.  Reckon we are not living up to the real Cinco De Mayo.

--RoadDog

10 Misconceptions About Cinco De Mayo-- Part 1

From the May 5, 2018, ListVerse  "10 Huge Misconceptions About Cinco De Mayo" by Mark Oliver.

I am just listing the ten,  for more details, go to the site.

10.  It isn't a Mexican holiday.

9.  It isn't even celebrated in Mexico except for scattered parties.  Nothing like here in the U.S.

8.  It isn't mexico's Independence Day.

7.  Mexico didn't actually win the war.

6.  The heroes of the Battle of Puebla weren't good people, particularly Porforio Diaz.

--RoadDog

AIN'T IT THE TRUTH:  At my age "Gettin' lucky" means walking into a room and remembering what I came in there for.