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It celebrates the Mexican army's victory over France during the Franco-Mexican War. Mariachi music is very common during Cinco de Mayo. People throw parades and parties for this occasion and dancing is very common. Some foods included on Cinco de Mayo are tacos and enchiladas.

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Click below to hear a sample of Mariachi music.

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This day is for honoring the Mexican flag. It was established by the President of Mexico. The flag's colors represent religion, unity, and independence. On this day, there are gatherings and many salute/carry the flag.

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Dia de los Muertos means "Day of the Dead". It is a celebration where people remember their friends and family who have passed away. In the homes, pictures of past loved ones sit on the alters which allows them to come home. Marigolds are very common during this celebration.

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Mardi Gras is a carnival/festival meaning "fat Tuesday". It is a celebration of Christian culture. During Mardi Gras, people consume many foods forbidden during Lent which follows Mardi Gras. Some foods include butter, sugar, and eggs. People throw beads, wear masks, decorate floats, and eat King Cake.

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In Mexico, usually women gather and prepare tamales for others. They are one of the most popular foods. Three Kings bread is also very popular. It is a sweet holiday bread decorated with figs, lemons, cherries, and other fruits. Pan dulce is a sweet Mexican roll prepared in large batches by the bakeries around the holidays. Atole is a common drink made from corn.

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While learning about these celebrations in school, they had always interested me. The way they are portrayed in movies such as "Coco" also makes them seem like a lot of fun. I like the variety of bright colors and pretty decorations. I wanted to learn more about the different traditions and festivities the Spanish celebrate and I also wanted to portray all of the beautiful colors and decorations.