Cinco de MayoCinco de MayoBy Dani Van ZandtBy Dani Van Zandt

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CultureCulture

• Culture is different in all different places. Some things that are different are that here we have different time zones, toys, homes, languages, and clothing.

• Holidays are also different. Nothing is exactly the same.

MexicoMexico

• Mexico is in the continent of North America.

• In Mexico they speak Spanish.

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Mexico FactsMexico Facts• In Mexico there are

many outdoor markets.

• In Mexico most young men travel by mopeds.

• Mexico was first inhabited by Native Americans

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Cinco de MayoCinco de Mayo• Cinco de Mayo is

celebrated in Mexico.• Cinco de Mayo is

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Why do people celebrated this Why do people celebrated this holiday?holiday?

• They had an important battle in which Mexican forces defeated France. It was called the battle of Puebla. This holiday celebrates this Mexican battle and win!

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When does this holiday take When does this holiday take place?place?

• On the fifth of May.

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What are some traditions of this What are some traditions of this holiday?holiday?

• • In Mexico, on Cinco de Mayo they reenact the famous battle.The girls dance on Cinco de Mayo. They have many foods that we have here to eat. It is a very colorful holiday. It’s like a big party.

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Are there special decorations for Are there special decorations for this holiday?What are they?this holiday?What are they?

• They make colorful flowers.They make flowerpots. Also they make fans. They hang and wave the Mexican flag.

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Are there special foods eaten Are there special foods eaten for this holiday? What are they?for this holiday? What are they?

• They eat guacamole. • They eat nachos.• They eat tacos and

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Is there special clothing for this Is there special clothing for this holiday?What is it?holiday?What is it?

• Some people dress like the people who did the battle.

• Some of the girls dress in some colorful dresses.

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Would you want to celebrate Would you want to celebrate this holiday?this holiday?

• I do because my birthday is on Cinco de Mayo. My brother likes Cinco de Mayo too. On my birthday, I have some things that I do the same as Cinco de Mayo, like eat tacos. We also paint.

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