Welcome to Children Of the Moon's Cinco De Mayo! What is Cinco De Mayo you ask? Well, if you live in Mexico, or are one of the many residents of the United States who have Mexican heritage, you would look forward to the coming of Cinco De Mayo, or Five Of May, as a day of great celebration.
		Here are some places to visit to learn more about Cinco De Mayo. When you click on the links below, a new browser window will open. When you are ready to come back here, just close that window and Children Of The Moon Cinco De Mayo will be here waiting for you.
		The Significance Of Cinco De Mayo Learn more about why Cinco De Mayo is such an important date in North American History !     The Origin Of Cinco De Mayo Visit this site and learn about the origins of Cinco De Mayo. Look at the beautiful drawings that the children who created this site made to illustrate their story of this special holiday.     Family Celebrations Learn how some families like to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. See photos of family celebrations, and be prepared to become hungry as you read about what is on the menu for two families' holiday dinners.     Cinco De Mayo WebQuest! A wonderful web adventure for grades 2 and 3. This fun and lively website says,"Everyone likes a party or fiesta - so put on your party clothes and get ready to explore the roots of Hispanic culture by learning more about this day in the history of Mexico."     Learn Some Spanish Words Learn a few words of this beautiful language, and you will be inspired to learn many, many more.     Send A Cinco De Mayo Postcard! Celebrate with a friend and send them a Cinco De Mayo electronic postcard from Blue Mountain Arts. Turn your speakers up, get up from your chair, dance a happy dance, and then click and send!     History Of Piñatas What makes a celebration complete? A Piñata!! Learn the legends behind the tradition of the piñata.     Make Your Own Piñata This is a wonderful family or group project. Not only for Cinco De Mayo, but for any special occasion.     Mexican Jumping Beans!!! The mysterious, magical, wonderful, delightful, Mexican Jumping Bean! Ever wonder what in the world makes these beans jump? Everything you have always wanted to know is revealed.     Make a Pancho For Cinco De Mayo! Create a pancho to wear for Cinco De Mayo! Have friends and family make some too and wear them to dinner!     Plan A Feast Add a little spice to your life and plan ahead for a family Cinco De Mayo Feast. Ask an adult in your family to sit down with you and choose one or more of these delicious dishes to prepare.
		Thank you for visiting Children Of The Moon Cinco De Mayo. If you would like to read some story books about Cinco De Mayo, here are a few that you might enjoy:
		Janet Riehecky, Krystyna Stasiak; Children's Press; ISBN: 0516006819	George Ancona; Harcourt Brace; ISBN: 0152000607	Argentina Palacios, Howard Berelson; Raintree/Steck-Vaughn; ISBN: 0811480542	Gary Soto, Joe Cepeda; Knopf; ISBN: 0679880305
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