10 Facts About Cinco de Mayo
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10 Facts
About Cinco de Mayo 1. The holiday celebrates
the 'Battle of Puebla' in 1862. 2. At Puebla, Mexico's army surprisingly defeated
France's much larger forces. 4. Mexico began the
holiday in 1862, but
does not recognize it
nationally anymore. 5. The U.S. adopted it in 1933 to strengthen its ties with Mexico. 6. It became a U.S. national holiday
only as recently as 2005. 8. The official dish of Cinco de Mayo is called 'mole poblano,' a sauce that
includes chocolate. 9. Countries like Australia and Japan also
celebrate Cinco de Mayo now as well. 10. The signature dance of Cinco de Mayo
is called Baile folklórico and is normally
performed with mariachi music.
About Cinco de Mayo 1. The holiday celebrates
the 'Battle of Puebla' in 1862. 2. At Puebla, Mexico's army surprisingly defeated
France's much larger forces. 4. Mexico began the
holiday in 1862, but
does not recognize it
nationally anymore. 5. The U.S. adopted it in 1933 to strengthen its ties with Mexico. 6. It became a U.S. national holiday
only as recently as 2005. 8. The official dish of Cinco de Mayo is called 'mole poblano,' a sauce that
includes chocolate. 9. Countries like Australia and Japan also
celebrate Cinco de Mayo now as well. 10. The signature dance of Cinco de Mayo
is called Baile folklórico and is normally
performed with mariachi music.