Cinco de Mayo will be here soon and its a great opportunity to
do some fun activities with the kids as well as learn a little
history! Here are some ideas for your family to celebrate Cinco
de Mayo this year! Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of a
small Mexican Army over French forces in a battle in 1862. You
can learn more about the history behind the holiday here. In the
United States Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate Mexican
heritage and pride so take this opportunity to learn some fun
facts about Mexico. Fun Facts about Mexico via randomhistory.com
- The official name of Mexico is Estados Únidos Mexicanos
(United Mexican States). - Mexico introduced chocolate, corn,
and chilies to the world - Mexico is home to a very rare rabbit
called the volcano rabbit which lives near Mexican volcanoes. -
The red poinsettia (which the Aztecs called cuetlaxochitl)
originated in Mexico and is named after Joel Roberts Poinsett,
the first United States ambassador to Mexico (in the 1820s). -
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