Most Americans have no idea why they are celebrating Cinco de Mayo. No, it is not Mexico's Independence Day. It is Corona's, Jose Cuervo's, and avocado farmers' answer to St. Patrick's Day. Actually, the only people who really have a historical reason to celebrate are the people of Puebla, Mexico. It marks their only large military battle, so they cling to it like Heidi Montag clings to 2007.

However, Americans love to drink it up today -- even in Arizona, where they do not seem to like Mexicans much. The state's new immigration law essentially deports illegal aliens on sight, yet Arizonans still enjoy a piñata and salsa dance. Resident Genius Ryan McKee explains the holiday and the odd celebration techniques we have adopted.


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