It’s never too early to start getting ready for Cinco de Mayo! Contrary to popular belief, the holiday is NOT Mexican Independence Day. That happens in September. The 5^th of May actually commemorates the day when a small Mexican army won a very unlikely victory over powerful invading French forces.

Before you mix up the margaritas and whip out the chips and salsa, here are a few fun facts about the holiday:

• The only major celebration of Cinco de Mayo in Mexico takes place in the village of Puebla, where the Batalla de Puebla took place.
• The world’s largest Cinco de Mayo party happens in the United States! The Festival de Fiesta Broadway in Los Angeles, draws more than 600,000 people each year.
• Margaritas were invented in 1938 by bartender Carlos Herrera. He whipped up the tangy treat for a dancer at his restaurant in Tijuana.

Now that you know, celebrate the culture and tradition of Mexico with food, fun, family and fiestas!

Your “Feliz Cinco de Mayo!” Gift Guru,
Linda