Blog Entry #2.7-Holiday Research

1. What is the name of the holiday?

Answer: Cinco de mayo

2. When will the holiday be celebrated in 2011?

Answer: May 5 2011

3. Who celebrates this holiday? (Countries, religious groups, ethnic groups)

Answer: Mexicans from mexico

4. Why is this holiday celebrated? What is the significance of this holiday?

Answer:On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army, against all odds, defeated French forces in the Battle of Puebla. so they celebrate that they won

5. How is this holiday celebrated? Include any rituals, food, costumes, dance or music associated with this holiday.

Answer:Traditionally Mexican foods include guacamole, chilaquiles, enchiladas and mole poblano. The food will be colorfully presented with many vegetables and salsa.

6. What websites were used in answering these questions? (Copy and paste the web addresses of each website.)

Answer:http://world-food-and-wine.com/cinco-de-mayo-food andwww.wikihow.com/Celebrate-Cinco-De-May