Thursday; May 5
I can’t say for certain, but I would imagine that Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is probably a bigger deal in the United States than in Mexico. The formal Mexican Independence Day is September 16; May 5 celebrates more of a regional battle than a national accomplishment. However, for whatever reason, Cinco de Mayo has a pretty big following north of the border – and what’s not to like about it! Celebrating the good food and culture of Mexico strikes me as a good idea. In an era when our nation can struggle with being – well, neighborly – it’s a good thing to honor one of our neighbors. Sure, there are some differences between our nations, but celebrating our common heritages and even some of the differences draws us closer together. Do we get along with our neighbors – in particular those who live closest to us – or do we fuss and fight over things that don’t really matter all that much? When God brought His people together in a common quest to find their promised land He challenged th