How do we celebrate other cultures in our daily lives?

Take a moment to think about how we enjoy food or holidays from other countries. Are we just eating the food, or do we know the story behind it? Learning the history makes the experience much richer and more respectful.

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Before you celebrate a holiday from another culture, spend five minutes reading about its true origin.

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U.S. beer companies popularized the holiday nationwide during the 1980s.

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Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico's Independence Day.

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The holiday celebrates a surprise victory by a smaller Mexican force over the French army.

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The Real Story of Cinco de Mayo

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