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May 2023
13m 24s

Cinco de Mayo

Gary Arndt | Glassbox Media
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Every year Mexico and Mexican culture are celebrated during the holiday of Cinco de Mayo, which in Spanish just means May 5th.  However, many people, especially those outside of Mexico, have no idea what exactly is being celebrated on May 5, and many of those who think they know have the wrong idea. The location of most of the Cinco de Mayo celebrations is a ... Show More
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