“A recent poll conducted in the United States by Mexican avocado exporters showed that only 22% of Americans know the true history of Cinco de Mayo. For Mexican Americans, it is a day to celebrate their Mexican heritage. For those who aren’t Mexican — and who often mistakenly think it is Mexico’s Independence Day — it’s a day to imbibe tequila and indulge in guacamole and chips.”
Sheryl Losser, Writer
A recent poll conducted in the United States by Mexican avocado exporters showed that only 22% of Americans know the true history of Cinco de Mayo.u0026nbsp; For Mexican Americans, itu0026hellip;
Learn the history of the Mexican celebration that has evolved almost to the level of a national holiday in the United States.
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