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What is Cinco de Mayo? The holiday’s origin and why it’s celebrated in Mexico, US

Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAYComments Off on What is Cinco de Mayo? The holiday’s origin and why it’s celebrated in Mexico, US

When it comes to Cinco de Mayo, many Americans are ill-informed about what's being celebrated. For starters, it has nothing to do with Independence Day.

      
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