Parades, traditional foods, colorful crafts, and happy people are the trademarks of celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo presents a wonderful opportunity each year for two neighboring countries the United States and Mexico-- to acknowledge and re-affirm their friendship. The holiday glorifies freedom and liberty, ideas that are cherished by citizens of both North American democracies.
Learning Objectives:
1) Students will learn what Cinco de Mayo is.
2) Students will learn why it is celebrated, and its importance as a holiday.
3) Students will receive a brief history of Cinco de Mayo and be introduced to an important figure related to the history of Cinco de Mayo, Ignacio Zaragosa.
4) Students will also see how this popular Mexican-American holiday is celebrated.
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