Day: May 5, 2022
Cinco De Mayo : What This Day Is About And Some Facts
Cinco de Mayo, (Spanish: âFifth of Mayâ) also called Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, holiday celebrated in parts of Mexico and the United States in honour of a military victory in 1862 over the French forces of Napoleon III. Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Although Mexico did achieve a major victory against the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, this success was more of a much-needed morale booster rather than a strategic win.
Although the day is celebrated in the city of Puebla (where the epic victory occurred) with military parades and a smattering of other festivities in the street, Cinco de Mayo is not considered to be a major holiday in the rest of Mexicoâsave the occasional battle re-enactment. In fact, Cinco de Mayo is a much bigger deal in the United States, particularly in places with large Mexican communities. In Mexico, the holiday is not recognized at the federal level. President Franklin D. Rooseveltâs Good Neighbor Policy, passed in 1933 to improve relations with Latin American countries, paved the way for Cinco de Mayo to become a more mainstream American holiday. That said, Californians had jumped on the Cinco de Mayo bandwagon far sooner, due to the large Mexican immigrant population in the state.
Cinco de Mayo is typically honored across the United States with jubilant street festivals that attract sizable crowds. Itâs easy enough to locate a taco vendor, score a margarita or indulge in a burrito (preferably one the size of your face) on Cinco de Mayoâbut you might be surprised to know that none of these Mexican fare favorites are considered to be the official dish of Cinco de Mayo. For a more authentic celebration of the holiday, opt for a dish that features mole poblano instead: This rich, dark brown sauceâmade with Mexican chocolate and a boatload of spicesâboasts incredibly bold flavor and a divine balance of texture. Mole Poblano hails from (you guessed it) the Mexican city of Puebla where the historic battle victory occurred.
As you might expect, some American cities hold bigger celebrations than others when it comes to Cinco de Mayo. So where can you find the best bash on May 5th? Head to Los Angeles, where festivities take over both Olvera Street and Broadway; Chicago and Houston have similarly raucous celebrationsâthe former boasts a parade in the Pilsen area of the city (with all the trappings of a solid Cinco de Mayo event), while a host of Houston businesses get in on the action with holiday specials.
Six Weird Laws In Alabama
1. Itâs illegal to impersonate a priest
The church is something taken very seriously in Alabama. Many laws on the books prohibit you from doing several different things while in a sanctuary. One of the most egregious offenses is impersonating a priest. According to Find Law, this includes wearing items that one might mistake as religious garb. This law not only extends to priests but also nuns and rabbis. If you get caught trying to pass yourself off as one of the people, you may receive a five hundred dollar fine and jail time up to one year.
2. You canât wear high heels in Mobile
Love them or hate them, high heels can elevate an outfit despite how uncomfortable they might be. Some women donât wear them because of this, and others still do because they think they look nice. Yet, if you live in Mobile, it may be time to place your high heel collection on Posh Mark. The state forbids any shoes with stiletto heels. Never fear; a pair of nice wedges should work nicely and wonât hurt your feet as much.
3. Itâs illegal to tie an alligator to a fire hydrant
Even though cats and dogs are the most popular pets worldwide, people prefer more exotic pets like big cats and reptiles. Some people are known to take their alligators on walks like they were a dog. Thatâs fine even if youâre in Alabama, but if you need to make a quick run into the store, you better take them home first. The state strictly forbids using a fire hydrant as a spot to keep your alligator until you return.
4. Alabamaâs confusing mask law
This law became a little bit tricky during the pandemic. According to Morris Bart, wearing masks in Alabama is illegal. However, during the pandemic, there was a state mandate to wear a mask. Alabama went so far as to tell people to disregard the original law for public safety. Even though the mask mandates no longer exist, both directives remain on the books. So, it looks like one cancels out the other, and you are free to wear a mask, or not depending on your mood.
5. You will be prosecuted for sleeping with a virgin
Womenâs virtues are safe in Alabama. There are some marriages the state is lax on; they are also very rigid about other things. One of those is men who decide to bed a virgin. This law doesnât take age or marital status into account. However, it is definitely about the amount of jail time, five years. So, itâs best not to even hold hands just in case you start to think about doing other things. After all, you never know who might be watching you.
6. Flicking your boogers is illegal
Letâs face it everyone has had their finger in their nose at one point when they thought no one was looking. However, itâs just as likely you quickly flicked it somewhere if you didnât have Kleenex handy. According to Weird Facts, itâs best not to try this in Alabama. If you flick your booger and it gets caught in the wind, state law dictates you might face prosecution. Itâs unclear what happens if itâs a calm day and it simply drops to the ground.