Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the 5th of May, has become associated with tacos and margaritas, but the holiday is about ...

The French suffered 476 casualties in the Battle of Puebla, while the outnumbered Mexicans only suffered 339. M ay 5 is celebrated in Mexican-American communities throughout the U ...

The holiday actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day Despite widespread belief, this festive date ...

Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5th, marks Mexico's victory over France in 1862. In the U.S., it’s a festive celebration of ...

It's actually more popular in the United States than in Mexico. And it may have helped tip the American Civil War in favor of ...

Cinco de Mayo festivities are taking place across the U.S. with music, tacos and tequila flowing. In the U.S., the date is ...

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in Mexico, but not as widely as in the United States. In Puebla, the day is observed with ...

In remembrance of the prolonged fight against colonialism in Central America, here are a few Aztecan-inspired salsas to ...

As many of us look ahead to Cinco de Mayo, make sure you know the true meaning behind the holiday and the best way celebrate.

Americans might love Cinco de Mayo, but few know what they’re celebrating Mexicans representing indigenous soldiers and the ...

Cinco de Mayo, which means “Fifth of May” in Spanish, is also more formally known as the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla.