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The Meaning of Cinco de Mayo in Mexico—and How It's Celebrated in Puebla
Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico's victory in the 1862 Battle of Puebla on May 5. The city of Puebla is the epicenter of Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Mexico, with traditional food, dancing, and ...
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What is Cinco de Mayo? What to know about the holiday's origins
Cinco de Mayo, which translates to "fifth of May" in Spanish, commemorates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. “It's the French under Napoleon who sent ...