It all began as a way to celebrate the victory of 4,000 Mexican soldiers against 8,000 French forces on the morning of May 5, 1862. It's always amazing to read about people who beat the odds, and even I can do that math: those odds were 2 to 1 against the Mexican soldiers. But sometimes odds don't determine the winners and the losers in life, sometimes it's determination.
Some people believe Cinco De Mayo is the celebration of Mexico's Independence Day but that is really on September 16th.
So, to help celebrate this moment in history, I thought I'd put out a cup and offer you a spot of tea.
I hope you'll sit a minute and flip through a few of my blog pages. You might even be interested in the on-line auction that is currently taking place to help Bridget. Just click here and check out a few of the donated items you can bid on.
I've also put out a serving plate. Maybe you'll come back a little later in the day to enjoy a pastry and a glass of wine and maybe even a little conversation. There's no better way to celebrate than with good food, friends, and conversation-so what if we're just cyberfriends.
Remember to take your own "time-out" today. It only takes a moment (and maybe a little imagination) to enjoy the 5th of May.
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9 comments:
Thanks for the invite! Cinco de Mayo is big here in Texas. I've heard the holiday is bigger here in the US than in Mexico!
I'd never heard that Bish - that's interesting.
Thanks for the tea, Kim!
I've never heard of it before - thanks for the enlightenment. :)
oooo, I just love your fufu dishes. Food and drink taste so much sweeter on pretty china, don't ya think?
Happy Cinco to you too. Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I'm off to look around yours now. :-)
Thanks Kim for coming to visit on my blog and the sweet comments. Come again anytime. Debbie
My husband and I were talking how its interesting how popular world wide May 5th is for celebrating.
Loved your donations. Beautiful and kind.
Lovely pictures, Kim!
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