• ChapulinColorado@lemmy.world
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        6 months ago

        As a Mexican I can say that cinco de mayo is just a marketing holiday similar to saint Patrick’s day and capitalism has ruined any significance behind the actual batalla de Puebla… ooooh, did you just say you have a colorful donkey tequila on sale? Count me in 🤠

        • ancap shark@lemmy.today
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          6 months ago

          Like any other holiday ever.

          In Brazil we have Dia dos Namorados (Lovers’ Day) on June 12 instead of Valentine’s Day on February 14 because of a marketing campaign to sell gifts in part of the year that sales were weak. The idea was to create a holiday where lovers would exchange gifts. “You can’t prove love just by kissing!” said their slogan

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          6 months ago

          Ha St Patrick’s Day isn’t a marketing holiday. It’s a huge day in Ireland, where up to a million people go to see the parade in town.

      • Altima NEO@lemmy.zip
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        6 months ago

        It’s mostly because we’re taking a hint from the gringos and see a good marketing opportunity for an excuse to party.

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        6 months ago

        they’re just joining in on Americans thinking that it’s a big deal to boost sales but it’s not a significant holiday

    • Darth_Mew@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      it’s white “Mexican holiday” day… not even reflecting of anything legit in mexico. more appropriation for $$$