10 NEED-TO-KNOW FACTS ABOUT MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
Mexico has a long history of war and rebellion. The major holidays of Mexico come from their conflict with Spain and their unwillingness to live their lives as slaves to a foreign ruler. In honor of the courage and tenacity of the Mexican people, and in celebration of Mexican Independence Day, MEXICO WAS SEEKING INDEPENDENCE AFTER BEING ENSLAVED FOR 300 YEARS In the early 1500s, Spain took control of Mexico and renamed it New Spain. For the next 300 years, the Mexican people were forced to labor in mines and on farms for the Spaniards. INDEPENDENCE DAY IS SEPTEMBER 16TH, NOT MAY 5TH Cinco de Mayo, the date celebrating the victory of the Mexican people over Spain at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, is on May 5th. IT IS A 2-DAY CELEBRATION September 15th is a reenactment of El Grito de Dolores (The Cry of Dolores). September 16th is then a grand celebration for Dia de la Independencia similar to the 4th of July in the United States. THE MAN W...