Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the fifth of May, remembers the day in 1862 when the Mexican army prevailed over France in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is a minor holiday celebrated mainly in Puebla with military parades, battle recreations and similar events.
Here in America, Cinco de Mayo has become a general celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, especially in areas with large Mexican-American populations. This day is often filled with parades, mariachi music, parties, and Mexican culinary favorites. This year, alongside your tacos and mole, try some foods with natural healing properties from south of the border.
Want To Read The Rest Of This Article?