Cinco de Mayo is a day of celebration and let's face it, lots of good food and margaritas-for many Americans. So it is probably even bigger deal down to Mexico, right?
A little history
In reality, it is much more laid back south of the border. Just ask David Gallegos-Persichetti, an Erie Insurance agent at MMA Insurance in Pickerington, Ohio, who immigrated to the US from Mexico in 1995.
"Cinco de Mayo is not independence Mexico Day is actually on September 16, "he said. "The Cinco de Mayo, we celebrate the victory of the Mexican Army over the French occupiers in the city of Puebla."
The Battle of Puebla took place in 1862. It is still celebrated all these years later because of how unlikely the Mexican victory was. The French army was 8,000 strong and well equipped while the poorly equipped Mexican army was just a little over half that size.
"When I was a child, we recognize the heroes of the battle in our school," recalls David. "At home, we would have a little dinner with our family."
traditions Preserving
David was 19 when he came to the United States. He admits he was surprised that the Americans celebrated Mexican holiday at all.
"I am impressed by the number of people who knew Cinco de Mayo," he said. "However, many of them do not know the correct story, then I have what we really celebrate always say."
David also invests time to help his son David, 10, and her daughter, Isabella, 7, understand the party.
"Keeping traditions alive and remains strong in our culture is very important for me," he said. "I read the Spanish and we celebrate all Mexican holidays. On Cinco de Mayo, my wife and I have family over and serve traditional Mexican cuisine. "
a food that makes an appearance every year is dulce de Puebla camote (sweet potato candy Puebla). This traditional treat consists of sweet potato puree that are mixed with sugar and rolled in wax paper to resemble a cigar. Learn how by following the recipe below.
sweet potato candy recipe from Puebla
Ingredients
3 sweet potatoes, each about 6 oz
1/2 plus 1/2 cup teaspoon of sugar
1/3 cup butter
cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon
1/2 cup water
Peel the sweet potatoes and cook them in a pot of boiling water for 25 minutes. Drain and mash the potatoes with warm soft 1/2 cup sugar, butter and cinnamon.
Let the fresh sweet potatoes. When they are cool enough to handle, use your hands to make a cigar shape, sprinkle with a little sugar and wrap in waxed paper. You can eat them at room temperature, and they have life span of about three days. Disfruta! (This is Spanish for "Enjoy!")
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