{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"2.11: Cinco de Mayo is Not Mexican Independence Day","description":"It seems like we need to shout it from the rooftops because most Americans are pretty convinced that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day, and that is just not true. Cinco de Mayo is the commemoration of Mexico\u2019s victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla. It was an amazing feat for the 2,000 Mexican soldiers to stave off the large army of 6,000 French soldiers.&amp;nbsp; In this episode we discuss:  The true history of Cinco de Mayo.&amp;nbsp; What it looks like to celebrate respectfully. Things you should avoid during the celebration.&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Articles, Studies, &amp; Podcasts Referenced in the Episode \u201cThe Real History of Cinco de Mayo,\u201d NPR  Cinco de Mayo, History.com  \u201cTeaching Kids the Real Meaning of Cinco de Mayo in a Fun Way,\u201d Growing Up Bilingual  \u201cThe Best Cinco de Mayo Crafts to Teach Kids About Mexican Culture and Traditions,\u201d Growing Up Bilingual &amp;nbsp; Song Credit: \u201cAway\u201d by Geographer and \u201cBeach Disco\u201d by Dougie Wood ","author_name":"First Name Basis Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/firstnamebasis.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/14230076\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/14230076"}