{"id":9359,"date":"2023-05-05T13:29:34","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T20:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/capnbob.us\/blog\/?p=9359"},"modified":"2023-05-06T15:29:28","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T22:29:28","slug":"two-concurrent-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/capnbob.us\/blog\/2023\/05\/05\/two-concurrent-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Concurrent Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our Astronomical and Cultural Calendars show that today, May 05, 2023, we recognize two different, but concurrent, celebrations: Cinco de Mayo and Beltane.<\/p>\n

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Cinco de Mayo<\/strong> is a yearly celebration held on May 5 of Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza. The victory over the French army was a morale boost for the Mexicans.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Beltane<\/strong> is the Gaelic May Day festival. It is traditionally held on 1 May, or about midway between the spring equinox and summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. The festival name is synonymous with the month marking the start of summer in Gaelic Ireland.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Since both events are virtual invitations for feasting, that’s what we’re intending to do. Either occasion can be an excuse for enjoying some of Damsel’s kitchen prowess<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today, we will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Carnitas Burritos<\/a> prepared according to the traditional (but Keto adapted) Mexican fashion. Along with dinner, we will be enjoying a sugar-free Margarita<\/a> cocktail. ¡Salud! ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tomorrow, we plan to celebrate the Beltane cross-quarter<\/a> event. We found a recipe called “Irish Stout Braised Chicken<\/a>” which calls for a number of traditional (to Celtic culture) vegetables in addition to chicken. We are looking forward to that feast as well and will celebrate with an Irish Coffee<\/a>. Sl\u00e0inte! Beltane Sona!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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