why exactly do you celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
547957
To commemorate the missed delivery date of the first huge shipment of Hellman's mayonnaise to Mexico, which did not happen as per the contract because of the loss of the Titanic, on which the shipment was carried. Naturally, all right-thinking people rejoice in this loss of the mayo (not the loss of life) but south of the border it is a reminder of great sadness. Nonetheless, the Sinko da Mayo is remembered throughout all civilized countries.
866136
Because it is a celebration (mas(s)) of Christ's birthday. Christ's  +  mas (celebration)= Christmas
581920
I think that we should allow the celebration of cinco de mayo because It helps the reminds the poeple of mexico what happened the year of 1862. Also because that there are so many cultures and they deserve a holiday. same thing with why do we celebrate st. patricks day.
271901
The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862\nIn mexico is a holiday but not very important as in US.\nCelebrating Cinco de Mayo has become increasingly popular along the U.S.-Mexico border and in parts of the U.S. that have a high population of people with a Mexican heritage. In these areas the holiday is a celebration of Mexican culture, of food, music, beverage and customs unique to Mexico.
293659
Actually a lot of people don't know what cinco de mayo is, in Mexico they celebrate the anniversary of the battle of puebla, when general Ignacio Zaragoza, kick the but of Americans and Frenchman’s that where trying to invade Mexico, but they loose against the poor armed Mexicans, but anyways long story make short, there is not any specific traditional music that you could play in your party, if you want to you can play some mariachi music that’s never fail. If you got some tortillas and guacamole on your party, and plenty of coronas then when you star to feeling buzz believe me you will be able to understand Spanish “lol” have fun…
763003
Nobody is forced to celebrate Thanksgiving, or any other holiday, but people enjoy taking a day off now and again to be with friends and family, so most stores are closed on Thanksgiving.  What happens on Cinco de Mayo in your area?
695812
It is an Americans celebrating of passing the first hard winter at Plymouth, then having a bountiful harvest. \nOtherwise, sit round, eat too much, burp, be thankful, watch American football (a game with no real sense to me), and be thankful for the things life has given. Apparently like Christmas it is a day when some people must put up with in-laws and distant relatives they can not stand, and otherwise can't stand. BLAH!
855179
Well you're supposed to be celebrating the past year and kind of saying goodbye to it as you start a new fresh year, where a lot of people make a new years resolution to change old negative behaviors, or what ever wasnt working in the past and make it better this year. \nThe part I never understood is why people want to get sh** faced and start their new year off w/ a hang over???
577194
Contrary to popular belief, it is not the Mexican Independence holiday(that is in September).  It is celebrated because that day marked the defeat of French forces against the Mexican Army.
789530
Being as we live in a "white" dominant country (yeah right, especially in the Southwest) we celebrate great "White"  Americans every month.  I also don't think a Black History Month, or Hispanic Heritage Month is Politically correct either.  If this country is to be fair and equal, then put a stop to it.  Let's celebrate those specific days, like Cinco de Mayo, MLK Day, Chinese New Year, etc. equally!\n\nLove to you all!
360733
celebrate it in your own way!
966182
It is to commemorate the early pilgrims who came here, suffered greatly, and finally raised enough crops to have a harvest festival.  The pilgrims and the Indians, who were friendly for the most part, held a big feast to celebrate the harvest and give thanks for having survived.\n\nWe don't give gifts, but we have big family feasts, and often a tradition of watching the Macy's parade (from New York City) on TV, and then there are the football games.  \n\nOf course, there are households that do not have televisions, and even a few where the television is turned off and people play games or read or enjoy conversation.  But the heart of the holiday is the feast, usually including a roast turkey, stuffing, yams, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin or mince pies.  There are a lot of other things some people include, but those are the really traditional elements.
502509
Cinco de Mayo in the States!  In Hong Kong, it was a Bank holiday and I got the link for you!  Well, I guess that you already knew by now!
594546
its ok to have pride of ones heritage but what i seen portrayed by the media it was way more than just heritage. They should of been holding the american flag. Why do they do this also on the 4th of July here in california...to me its an insult. They have holidays where they celebrate heritage, st patricks day, cinco de mayo. columbus day, day of the dead...ect but to do it when you are here illegally and demand rights in a protest is wrong i believe.  I dont get it. I think it was more than just being proud, it was INSULTING. Just my opinion.
628071
In naming a national holiday, You got it!  To write about the fifth day of May, it would be cinco de Mayo.
566197
Since your all more or less brainless (or just hate digging up the facts).\n\nyesterday was a day without an immigrant, not an illegal.\n\nCinco (not Cinque, thats French) de Mayo is the 1862 Battle of Puebla where the Mexicans said Goodbye to the French Army under the power of Napolean. It has nothing to do with raping women and celebrating a country that failed them, it has to do with winning an epic battle against what was the strongest army in the world.\n\nOh, and if Mexico had not beaten the French, the USA would have been split down the middle forming two countries to avoid the massive expanse of power that was happening, and the rest of the world forces feared for the other powers. A bit like today really.\n\nSo for once, you can say Thanks to the Mexicans, because they saved your arse.\n\nSo please stop being so dumb. Please. Your all embarrasing yourselves. And for your info, its not a day off either.\n\nAnd i find it totally ironic that after telling the Mexicans to bugger off home, you now want to celebrate theyre holiday. How stupid can you be?
309972
I absolutely agree! I celebrate them because there sort of forced on.  My family just sort of shows up every freak'n Holiday & my dad's always calling and asking "so what are we going to do for...?"  I swear they do it out of spite because they know I hate holidays.  \n\nLike you said, every day is worth celebrating, not just some designated, commercialized day.  They cost to much too celebrate, I'm a tight a** and I hate spending my money on crap i.e., easter baskets, candy, table clothes, it's all sh**.\n\nI don't mind Christmas though, not for the religious associations, I just love that time of year, the cold weather, the warm food, and the fireplace.  But that's what I do during the winter anyhow.  \n\nThe most disturbing to me though, has to be Valentine's Day.  Good lord, I despise that day!  "Oh, honey, I love you so much today.  Here's some flowers and a box of chocolates I pickup at the grocery store." F*** all that!\n\nIf you love someone so much why wait until fr'kn Feb 14 to show it.  Bring them chocolate, flowers, love notes, sing them a song, cook them dinner, every day.\n\nMan I hear you!