Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday that is celebrated in many different places around the world. On May 5, 1862, Mexico won the war against France in the Battle of Puebla. Originally, this day was observed in Mexico to honor the Army, but now it is a day in which Mexican pride and culture are demonstrated. May 5th is a day in which people treat themselves to everything that is Mexican. People from many different ethnicities and backgrounds go out and celebrate this day. Many things are associated with this tradition, some of which include: pinatas, maracas, tacos, and margaritas. Although I am not Mexican, I look forward to celebrating this holiday. I always go to a Mexican restaurant and indulge in all the yummy food and drinks that they serve.
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
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Vocabulary

• celebrate (verb) to commemorate with festivities
• honor (noun) give respect to
• maracas (noun) a rattle that serves musical purpose
• margaritas (noun) a cocktail beverage
• observed (noun) to celebrate
• pinatas (noun) a figure intended to fill with candy or toys

Fill in the blanks with the correct word:

• __________ are very popular at birthday parties, because it is so much fun to hit.
• I ____________ Cinco de Mayo by throwing a party.
• __________ make beautiful instruments and can be very noisy.
• My favorite cocktail is a ____________.
• It is important to ________ those whom have brought good change to our world.
• Many holidays ________ in the Unites States originated somewhere else.

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Grammar Point

Verbs are needed to form sentences; they also show action. Can you find all the verbs used in the paragraph above. What are some of your favorite holidays? Write a list and come up with three verbs for each holiday.

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Link

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