Cinco De Mayo is a Mexican Holliday. Cinco De Mayo actually means 5th of May. Cinco De Mayo is celebrated so Mexican-Americans can share their heritage with other people. It is also celebrated because Mexico won the battle of Puebla. The battle of Puebla was the opening battle of the war between Mexico and France. This war started in 1838 and ended in 1839.
Fun Fact: The number of people who celebrate Cinco De Mayo in the United States is greater than the number of people who celebrate it in Mexico.
Another Fun Fact: The United States has parades with singing and dancing and music for Cinco De Mayo.
I was expecting to have Mexican food today to celebrate Cinco De Mayo but my mom said NO. Hmph!
Fun Fact: The number of people who celebrate Cinco De Mayo in the United States is greater than the number of people who celebrate it in Mexico.
Another Fun Fact: The United States has parades with singing and dancing and music for Cinco De Mayo.
I was expecting to have Mexican food today to celebrate Cinco De Mayo but my mom said NO. Hmph!