Each year we hear about Cinco de Mayo. There are many stories about this day so what
does it really signify. Cinco de Mayo is
a celebration of the surprising Mexican army’s victory over France at the 1862
Battle of Puebla. The Mexican army were
both vastly outnumbered and poorly supplied as they prepared for battle with
the French. In the end, nearly 500
French soldiers died and less than 100 Mexicans were killed. While the victory
wasn’t a major win in the overall war it represented “a great symbolic victory.”
The holiday is primarily
celebrated in Puebla, where the 1862 battle took place. There, locals gather
for a big, colorful parade and reenact the war dressed as French and Mexican
soldiers before breaking out in song and dance after the reenacted victory.
Let us pray this day for all
those seeking political freedom that they will be granted what they need.
Pat Schifini, OSU
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