Happy May 5, better known as Cinco de Mayo! On this day, Americans all over the country organize festivities to celebrate the Mexican culture.

Teachers know that, when celebrating Cinco de Mayo, It is very important to give students the accurate facts about how this holiday came to be. For example, did you know that Cinco de Mayo is not a national holiday in Mexico? Important as the date is to their history, this celebration is more widely observed in the United States and other parts of the world by the Mexican people. Of course, people in the town of Puebla in Mexico enjoy this festive event since the date is very significant for them.

For more information on the observation and significance of Cinco de Mayo you can take a look at the following websites:

About.com
http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/thehistoryofmexico/p/10cincodemayobasics.htm

History.com
http://www.history.com/topics/cinco-de-mayo

Research Maniacs
http://www.researchmaniacs.com/Mexico/CincoDeMayo.html

Wherever you are, I hope you enjoy this festive holiday that celebrates the Mexican culture!