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

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

It's actually more popular in the United States than in Mexico. And it may have helped tip the American Civil War in favor of ...

Here’s a quick breakdown of the history of Cinco de Mayo, when it is and why it’s celebrated more in the U.S. than it is in ...

Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the 5th of May, has become associated with tacos and margaritas, but the holiday is about ...

Cinco de Mayo marks the anniversary of the 1862 victory by Mexican troops over invading French forces at the Battle of Puebla ...

It's a popular misconception that Cinco de Mayo, which translates to "fifth of May" in Spanish, is Mexico's Independence Day or is the Mexican counterpart to the United States' Fourth of July.

However, it's often misunderstood as Mexico's Independence Day, which is celebrated on Sept. 16. Despite its significance in Mexican history, Cinco de Mayo holds more importance in the United ...

Cinco de Mayo marks Mexicos 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla, symbolising resilience and defiance. While ...