Unscramble four words related to Cinco de Mayo and Mexican culture and heritage.
Some are Mexican words which have become familiar parts of the English language.
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battle; fight, such as the one at Puebla between the French and the Mexicans on May 5, 1862
celebration; festival or party, for example a Cinco de Mayo fiesta
Cinco; Spanish for 5 as in Cinco de Mayo, or May 5
fiesta; festive celebration
French; from or related to France, for example the soldiers that were defeated on May 5, 1862
heritage; an inherited culture or set of traditions
Hispanic; Spanish or of Spanish or Latin American descent
Latino; a person of Latin American descent or origin
Mayo; Spanish for May, for example, Cinco de Mayo means May 5
Mexican; from or related to Mexico, for example, the victorious soldiers on May 5, 1862
Mexico; country where the Battle of Puebla took place on May 5, 1862
pinata; break this open and many wonderful treats will fall out
poncho; traditional Mexican outer garment
Puebla; location of a battle between Mexican and French troops on May 5, 1862
sombrero; traditional, wide-brimmed Mexican hat
Spanish; of or relating to Spain
taco; traditional Mexican hand-held food consisting of a tortilla around a filling
tortilla; staple Mexican flatbread
tradition; a long-established, handed-down way of doing things
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