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Cinco de Mayo celebrates a Mexican victory, and many people enjoy learning about its history.

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Although it’s often misunderstood, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day.

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People in the U.S. celebrate with parades and food, but in Mexico, the holiday is mostly local.

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Because students asked about it, Ms. Ramirez gave a presentation, and she brought in tamales.

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The battle at Puebla was important because it lifted the spirits of the Mexican army.

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Students created posters for the school display, and they also researched traditional music.

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When the mariachi band arrived, the crowd cheered.

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As we studied the meaning of the holiday, we tasted Mexican food, and we danced together.

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While the celebration continued outside, the cooks prepared fresh tortillas in the kitchen.

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The class watched a video, but they also completed a quiz after the lesson.

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