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What is actually celebrated on May 5th?
Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated as the big Mexican holiday? Cinco de Mayo became “huge” outside of Mexico because of a mix of migrant history + cultural politics + marketing, and over time a simplified idea of “Mexican-ness” was created. One that was easier to export than other dates. So when do Mexicans actually celebrate our real national holiday? Our true Mexican celebration is September 16th, Mexico’s Independence Day, “El Grito.” May 5th is commemorated on the civic cal
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