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

Today, it is celebrated more in the U.S. than in Mexico, as a day to honor Mexican culture and heritage. Cinco de Mayo is not ...

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

as a day to honor Mexican culture and heritage. Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated on September 16. Cinco de Mayo, a day often confused for Mexico’s Independence ...