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Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's victory over the French army in the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It's a holiday gaining popularity in the U.S., and not just limited to those of Mexican ancestry. Festive clothes and decorations are just some of the top gifts to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
People usually wear clothes with bright colors or the colors of the Mexican flag (red, white and green). Some Cinco de Mayo attire feature bold patterns. Men can wear guayabera shirts and trousers or for more flair, a Mariachi singer outfit. Women might wear fiesta and poblana dresses or a colorful ruffled top with matching skirt or pants. Children dress more casually with Happy Cinco de Mayo or Mexico-related t-shirts.
Women might wear beaded necklaces or bracelets or chilli pepper earrings. Besides the classic sombrero, consider a cap with a Fiesta or Mexican Pride logo printed on it or a red, white and green-colored bandana. Serape ponchos, including this Gamboa blue poncho, stand out for fun outerwear during Cinco de Mayo.
Start the holiday off right making a miga for breakfast using a skillet. Look for Cinco de Mayo-themed bowls to serve black bean soup or nachos. Use a non-stick cooking sheet to cook tacos or chicken burritos. A hot sauce sampler box or Mexican food cookbook are nice gifts for a party host. Make mango or tres leches cakes for tasty desserts. An avocado slicing tool will make opening the food up much easier.
Coffee mugs with humorous slogans such as "Nacho Average Mom" will be a hit at home or the office. Buy a customized glass for tequila lovers or a margarita making kit for those who want to mix their own drinks. You might use a bottle opener shamped like a sombrero or chili pepper to open bottles.
Even if you aren't hosting a Cinco de Mayo party or dinner, it's still fun to fill the house with festive decorations. Place a Mexican garden flag outdoors. Cinco de Mayo-themed balloons and streamers can adorn the living room and maracas can be displayed on wall shelves. Place a serape-style blanket throw onto sofas and chairs. Party hosts might place a tablecloth with a Fiesta logo on the dining room table. Children will enjoy pinatas in their room (and you can fill it up with their favorite candies) and Pinatas.com even has customized Cinco de Mayo pinatas, including one dressed as a Mariachi man.
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