Cinco de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo means “May 5th” in Spanish. Its an important Mexican holiday. On that day， Mexicans remember defeating① the French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5， 1862， under the leadership② of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin. It makes Mexicans proud of their country.

For the most part the celebrations contain③ food， music and dancing. There are big parties every May 4th. Friends and relatives eat together. There are parades④ and concerts， too. The holiday can bring people together.

However， a common misconception⑤ in the United States is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexicos Independence Day. Mexicos independence Day is September 16 and is the most important national holiday in Mexico.

Answer the questions.

1. Cinco de Mayo makes Mexicans feel ____ about their country.

2. ____ is a part of the holiday.

3. ____ is the most important national holiday in Mexico.

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