Me Encanta Español http://meencantaespanol.mypodcast.com/ You know the holiday - but do you really know what it means? Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is a national (but not Federal) holiday celebrated in Mexico and the United States. While often confused with Mexican Independence Day - which is celebrated on September 16 - Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla of 1862. During this battle, French forces were sent by Napolean III to basically rout out the Mexican government and make Mexico a French colony. However, the smaller Mexican forces successfully beat the French and reclaimed their town, nation, and heritage. It is a Chicano (Mexican American) holiday, and often ignored by most Mexican natives. Most see Cinco de Mayo as extremely overcommercialized. But it is heavily celebrated in Puebla, Mexico. You know the holiday - but do you really know what it means? Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is a national (but not Federal) holiday celebrated in Mexico and the United States. While often confused with Mexican Independence Day - which is celebrated on September 16 - Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Battle of Puebla of 1862. During this battle, French forces were sent by Napolean III to basically rout out the Mexican government and make Mexico a French colony. However, the smaller Mexican forces successfully beat the French and reclaimed their town, nation, and heritage. It is a Chicano (Mexican American) holiday, and often ignored by most Mexican natives. Most see Cinco de Mayo as extremely overcommercialized. But it is heavily celebrated in Puebla, Mexico. en spanish, espanol, español, me encanta, me gusta, me encanta espanol, me gusta espanol, julio, Julio, Jules, Jewels, Jewelz Julio Julio clean Thu, 05 Apr 2007 14:39:47 +0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss MyPodcast.com RSS generator v1.0 cepegram@triad.rr.com (Julio) support@mypodcast.com (MyPodcast team) In this episode, we will quickly discuss ways to describe the weather and will learn many new vocabu In this episode, we will quickly discuss ways to describe the weather and will learn many new vocabulary words. Plus, we'll learn all of the important holiday words. (Just so you know, to say "the Holy Week" in Spanish, say "la Semana Santa"). In this episode, we will quickly discuss ways to describe the weather and will learn many new vocabulary words. Plus, we'll learn all of the important holiday words. (Just so you know, to say "the Holy Week" in Spanish, say "la Semana Santa"). Julio http://meencantaespanol.mypodcast.com/2007/04/Episode_4_Weather_and_Holidays-9529.html Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:33:00 +0800 13:03 clean A direct continuation of our last episode, "Conversational Basics -Part II" includes information abo A direct continuation of our last episode, "Conversational Basics -Part II" includes information about saying goodbye, as well as other important expressions and words that are used in conversations.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-14337"> A direct continuation of our last episode, "Conversational Basics -Part II" includes information about saying goodbye, as well as other important expressions and words that are used in conversations. Julio http://meencantaespanol.mypodcast.com/2007/04/Conversational_Basics_Part_2-9270.html Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:14:00 +0800 06:18 no In this episode, we will learn the basics of greeting someone, making introductions, asking how some In this episode, we will learn the basics of greeting someone, making introductions, asking how someone is, and asking important questions. Be sure to check out "Conversational Basics - Part II" for a continuation of this very important subject.<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-14342"> In this episode, we will learn the basics of greeting someone, making introductions, asking how someone is, and asking important questions. Be sure to check out "Conversational Basics - Part II" for a continuation of this very important subject. Julio http://meencantaespanol.mypodcast.com/2007/04/Conversational_Basics_Part_I-9236.html Tue, 03 Apr 2007 11:23:00 +0800 12:20 no In this podcast, we will cover information on foods and beverages. The vocabulary is categorized by In this podcast, we will cover information on foods and beverages. The vocabulary is categorized by the different sections of the pyramid. After I have said one of the vocabulary words, repeat it back for better comprehension. Also, I will spell out each word. Please leave comments or suggestions below. Gracias!<img src="http://www.mypodcast.com/image-13979"> In this podcast, we will cover information on foods and beverages. The vocabulary is categorized by the different sections of the pyramid. After I have said one of the vocabulary words, repeat it back for better comprehension. Also, I will spell out each word. Please leave comments or suggestions below. Gracias! Julio http://meencantaespanol.mypodcast.com/2007/04/Episode_One_Foods-9099.html Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:37:00 +0800 Spanish, Foods, espanol, languages, study, jules, tutoring 26:15 no