Thursday, May 04, 2006
May 5th is Cinco De Mayo
Tomorrow is Cinco De Mayo… The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some recognition in other parts of the Mexico, and especially in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16.
For the most part, the holiday of Cinco de Mayo is more of a regional holiday in Mexico, celebrated most vigorously in the state of Puebla. There is some limited recognition of the holiday throughout the country with different levels of enthusiasm, but it's nothing like that found in Puebla.Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has become increasingly popular along the U.S.-Mexico border and in parts of the U.S. that have a high population of people with a Mexican heritage. In these areas the holiday is a celebration of Mexican culture, of food, music, beverage and customs unique to Mexico.
Looking for ways to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with the children? Explain to them that the fifth of May is called Cinco de Mayo in Mexico. Show the children where North America is located on a globe or map. Point out where you live, then show the children where Mexico is located on the map/globe. Here are some additional resources that you can use:
Tomorrow is Cinco De Mayo… The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla and throughout the state of Puebla, with some recognition in other parts of the Mexico, and especially in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico's Independence Day, which is actually September 16.
For the most part, the holiday of Cinco de Mayo is more of a regional holiday in Mexico, celebrated most vigorously in the state of Puebla. There is some limited recognition of the holiday throughout the country with different levels of enthusiasm, but it's nothing like that found in Puebla.Celebrating Cinco de Mayo has become increasingly popular along the U.S.-Mexico border and in parts of the U.S. that have a high population of people with a Mexican heritage. In these areas the holiday is a celebration of Mexican culture, of food, music, beverage and customs unique to Mexico.
Looking for ways to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with the children? Explain to them that the fifth of May is called Cinco de Mayo in Mexico. Show the children where North America is located on a globe or map. Point out where you live, then show the children where Mexico is located on the map/globe. Here are some additional resources that you can use:
- Excellent info and activities at Kids Domain
- Kiddy House has activities, games, coloring sheets and more.
- Recipes, songs, and crafts at DLTK Kids
- Mexican crafts and activities at Enchanted Learning.
- Some great activities at Apples 4 the Teacher
- More great ideas at Kaboose
- Tons of information at Family Crafts including how to make your own pinata
- Don’t forget to check out Preschool Education
- The Teacher’s Corner and Teachers First have activities for older children.
// posted by Tammy Wachter @ 5:36 PM 
