cinco de mayo (mexican holiday)

A young Mexican American girl from California learns about the history of Cinco de Mayo and her culture's traditions for celebrating the holiday.

Introduces the history, customs, and practices of this holiday commemorating the victory of the Mexican army over the French on May 5, 1862.

Presents an introduction to Cinco de Mayo, in simple text with illustrations, describing the foods, music, and symbols associated with this Mexican celebration.

An introduction to Cinco de Mayo that discusses when and why the holiday is celebrated, the traditions associated with it, and its related symbols.

Simple text and photographs explain the history of Cinco de Mayo and how this commemoration of the victory of the Mexican army over the French army on May 5, 1862, is celebrated.

Jose invites Max to his house to help celebrate Cinco de Mayo with his family.

Introduces Cinco de Mayo, including when, where, how and why it is celebrated.

Explains the origin of On Cinco de Mayo as well as popular traditions and activities associated with it.

Discusses the holiday Cinco de Mayo, celebrated by Mexicans and Mexican Americans in remembrance of the Mexican army's defeat of the French army in Pueblo, Mexico, in 1862.

Explains what Cinco de Mayo commemorates, describing France's reason for attacking Mexico, the battles at Vera Cruz and Puebla, and the ways Mexican-Americans celebrate the holiday.