May5

“No te rajes.” – don’t give up.

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let us celebrate cinco de mayo by recognizing the power of determination and the courage to never give up. 

 

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On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army unexpectedly defeated the French in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Although not the end of the war, the victory was a testament to the Mexican military’s unshakeable spirit and inspired the Cinco de Mayo celebrations we still see today. Outside of the state of Puebla, where the battle occurred, it’s a relatively minor holiday in Mexico. But many Mexican immigrants carried the tradition with them to America. Today, Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo with festivals, parades, music, food, and artesanía.

In Mexico, artesanía is a traditional craft or folk art piece. Artists of all skill levels produce artesanía, including pottery, fabrics, toys, and other crafts. It often features bright colors and decorative details that date back to the ancient temples, pyramids, and other historical objects found throughout Mexico.

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‘Sin prisas, pero sin pausas.’
This quote literally translates to “without hurry, but without stopping.”
In English, we might translate this to: “slow and steady wins the race.”

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  2. Pingback: Re-blog from “I didn’t have my glasses on”: “No te rajes.” – don’t give up. – The Bee Writes…

  13. Last week I had to sign a two page school assignment in Spanish that my granddaughter read to me. I was suspicious of signing anything in a language I do not understand. I recognized only the phrases “Cinco de Mayo” and “Napoleon III.” In an appalling display of ignorance, I asked: “What do the French have to do with Cinco de Mayo?”

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  21. I once sat in a college class when one student asked why Cinco de Mayo wasn’t held on the 4th of July. I think half of us cringed at the question.

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