Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S. as an annual celebration of Mexican American culture. The holiday began as a form of resistance to the effects of the Mexican-American War in the late 19th century. It gained popularity during the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Although not widely celebrated in Mexico, many Americans now view it as a day to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage.'

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Although our heritage is English and German, we enjoy the occasion (as Americans)
and celebrate this holiday the same as we do St Patrick's Day.

As for Chile's heritage, historians continue to speculate on the Chihuahua’s true origins. Most agree that it somehow leads back to the state of Chihuahua Mexico. In 1884, Mexican merchants began selling the small dog to border tourists, many of whom brought them back to the U.S. to keep as pets. The American Kennel Club officially recognized the breed in 1904, solidifying its status in the USA.

Chile was born in Lithuania,
but her pedigree goes back to the first Chihuahuas that came from Mexico to the USA.