Cinco de Mayo History, traditions, Kids activities , recipes and more..

 

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated on the victory of the Mexican army over France in a France-Mexican war that happened in 1862. Did you mistakenly understand that May 5(Cinco de Mayo) is Mexican Independence day? Then Keep reading to understand more about Cinco de mayo history, food traditions, decorations, kids activities and more.

 

 

What is Cinco de Mayo?

Many think that May 5th is Mexico’s Independence Day. Not so (that day is celebrated on September 16^th). Cinco De Mayo, a Mexican American holiday celebrated mostly in the United States and parts of Mexico, commemorates the victory of the Mexicans over France at the Battle of Puebla.

Fifth of May History

Read more about the battle of Puebla, how long it lasted, etc on History

Learn interesting Cinco de Mayo facts for kids on Kids activities blog 

Get to know how people actually celebrates Fifth of May in Mexico from Business Insider

These 15 Cinco De Mayo traditions will help you to get the party started from Reader’s Digest 

 

 

 

 

 

Cinco de mayo activities for kids

Have the fun going with these Cinco de mayo coloring pages for kids from Kids Activities Blog 

What is celebration without a pinata? Make a this simple paper plate Pinata from Kids Activities Blog

Make your own Cardboard guitar craft from our kid things

Shake! Shake! and make mucis with these Easter egg Maracas from Made everyday with Dana

Cinco de mayo Decorations

Decorate you Fiesta space using DIY Mexican paper flowers from Kids Activities Blog 

Let your guests know to sit with these  DIY Sombrero place card holder from Legally crafty blog

Decorate your Fiesta with fun DIY Taco Banner from Club crafted

Make this traditional mexican folk art paper banner – DIY Papel picado from Kids activities blog 

Get your inspiration on how to set your table for Fiesta from Toot sweet 4 two

 

Cinco de mayo recipes:

Try the iconic Cinco de Mayo dish – Mole Poblano from Mexico in my kitchen

Looking for comfort food to celebrate? Try this Taco tater tots casserole  or Chicken Enchilada casserole  that will make your kids come for seconds via Kids activities blog

Check this yummy Tex-Mex recipes to setup a variety of food to enjoy at your party via Kids activities blog 

Make this delicious alternative to your regular tacos for a special dinner – Crock pot Shredded Beef tacos via Kids activities blog

Finish the party with this simple dessert -Sombero Cookies from Jenny Cookies