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Books to Read About Why We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

On May 5, 2015, I published the following post on Book Riot.

Books to Read About Why We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

imagesHappy Cinco de Mayo!

It’s party time! We’ve got the piñata, the margaritas, the tequila with lemon and salt, and the tacos. But wait! Before you dip that tortilla chip in guacamole, have you ever asked yourself why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the first place?

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In the words of my friend, the Australian, I shall return.

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Erika Harlitz-Kern

Erika Harlitz-Kern is a freelance writer, historian, and instructor at Florida International University. She has been published by The Washington Post, The Daily Beast, and The Week, among others, and has appeared on The Story of God with Morgan Freeman. She his currently working on a book about the Devil’s Bible.
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