Well when we think about Cinco De Mayo a few things come in to our minds like drinking, Mexican restaurants and sombreros.  Hit the jump to read 5 things we didn’t know about the holiday.

Steph Bassanini

1. It’s not that big of a holiday in Mexico!

2.  It isn’t Mexico’s Independence Day!

3. It’s original intention was just to reach out to Latin communities, not gathering up at a local Chevy’s!

4.Jose Cuervo importer Anthony Dias Blue marketed the drink with the tagline “Margarita: it’s more than a girl’s name.

5. The people of Mexico do not drink and eat all day during this holiday, it is more commericialized here in the US!