Holiday Fun Facts

 Thanksgiving is mostly observed in Canada and the United States. It's a day to reflect on the previous year's benefits as well as the harvest. Thanksgiving was formerly a religious and cultural holiday, but it is now observed by many individuals in Canada and the United States, regardless of their religious or cultural views. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada and the fourth Thursday in November in the United States. Similar holidays occur in various nations and civilizations throughout the globe, although they go by different names and are celebrated on different days. The turkeys are the only ones that are unlikely to partake in today's Thanksgiving feast. Gratitude ceremonies are prevalent in virtually all faiths, particularly after harvests. Thanksgiving Facts to Consider: The first Canadian Thanksgiving is believed to have taken place in 1578, when explorer Martin Frobisher celebrated his survival of his voyage from England with a fea...

 Cinco de Mayo is observed on May 5th in both Mexico and the United States, mostly in Pueblo. The roots of each nations' motivations for commemorating this day are different. This Mexican holiday commemorates the Battle of Pueblo, which took place in the state of Pueblo on May 5, 1862, and concluded with the Mexican army defeating the French. Cinco de Mayo originated in the United States as a commemoration of freedom and democracy, as well as Mexican ancestry and patriotism. During the American Civil War, it was started by Mexican-American communities in the American West. Cinco de Mayo Facts to Consider: Cinco de Mayo is known in Mexico as 'El Da de la Batalla de Puebla,' which translates as 'The Day of the Battle of Puebla.' It was unexpected for the Mexicans to defeat the French at the Battle of Pueblo. The French, who were there to collect war debts, were expected to triumph. Spain and England deployed troops to collect debts as well, but they withdrew after rea...