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Here's how Cinco de Mayo began, why Texans celebrate it and how to mark the day respectfully.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates a 19th century battle against French forces, not Mexican Independence Day. Here's what to know.

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July Fourth (or the Fourth of July or Independence Day) is a special American holiday celebrated every year on July 4, and it's not just a day for fireworks and barbecues. Here's a quick history ...

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Jeff Ewing is a critic, entertainment journalist, interviewer, and screenwriter in LA with a life-long love of horror and film history. He has an M.S. in Sociology from the University of Oregon, and a ...