The month of May is one of seven months with 31 days. This year, May will have five Fridays, five Saturdays, and five Sundays. May holds some interesting and exciting events and observances.
The boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather was on May 2, Cinco de Mayo on May 5, Mother’s Day on May 10, the Ascension of the Lord on May 14, the Day of Pentecost and St. Mary is May 24, and Memorial Day is on May 25.
According to the World Almanac, May is Clean Air Month, Get Caught Reading Month, National Barbecue Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, National Inventors Month and National Mental Health Month.
There are two astrological signs in May: Taurus, the sign of the Bull (April 20 to May 20) and Gemini, the sign of the Twins (May 21 to June 21). The birthstone for the month of May is the Emerald.
One of the celebration days during the month of May is Cinco de Mayo. But do people know what May 5 commemorates? Asked On The Line asked men on the mainline to see if they knew the answer.
Lenny Rideout said, “I think Cinco de Mayo commemorates a war between Mexico and…I think it’s the French. It commemorates the war that Mexico won in the 1800s.”
Eddie Herena said, “I think Arnulfo [Garcia] said it is a day when Mexicans get together and drink, without them understanding what they are drinking for.”
Daniel Thongsy said, “It’s not Independence Day—something to do with a war that was won in Mexico.”
Carlos Flores said, “I think it was the expulsion of the French out of Mexico by village farmers. The farmers fought back the French with farm tools.”
Sam Hearnes said, “Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of the Latin culture.”
Aaron Taylor said, “Cinco de Mayo deals with the one of the significant battles that took place for Mexican Independence, although it’s not Mexican Independence Day.”
Mesro Coles-El said, “Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican heritage and independence.”
Raymond Bodine said, “One of the days that Mexico became independent from European powers. It’s one of two key days.”
Jesus Flores said, “Cinco de Mayo was to remember and celebrate the victory of the Battle of Puebla.”
Quinton Walker said, “It’s for the recognition of the Mexican Independence.”
Jesus Flores came closest to answering the question. The great battle of Puebla commenced on April 12, 1862, and a final victory was declared on May 5, 1862. With this victory, Mexico rid itself of a French-imposed emperor (Maximilian I) and assumed control of its own destiny.
