Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo honors the Battle of Puebla.

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Canada and the United States do not celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

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Japan attacked Puebla, Mexico in 1862.

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France had about 6,000 soldiers while Mexico only had about 4,500 soldiers.

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The holiday is celebrated on May 15.

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Cinco de Mayo is celebrated with parties, food, and music.

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During a Cinco de Mayo fiesta, people eat pizza, hamburgers, and pasta.

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A mariachi band is a group that plays Mexican music with trumpets, violins, and guitars.

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A fiesta is the Spanish word for parties.

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A chalupa is a type of food made with a rich and spicy chocolate sauce.

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