Guac makes The Fiesta

Cinco de Mayo is on May 5, marking the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Since then, every 5th of May (or, in Spanish, “Cinco de Mayo”), people in Mexico and the United States celebrate the richness of Mexican heritage, music, and food.

Naturally, things such as guacamole and margaritas come to mind for Cinco de Mayo, but that’s not how the holiday started. Cinco de Mayo originated to mark a significant day in Mexican history, and it’s a cause for celebration. Let’s raise an avocado toast to Mexican heritage.

When translated directly from Spanish, “Cinco de Mayo” means “Fifth of May,” which is the date the holiday is celebrated. But the meaning of Cinco de Mayo has become so much more, including family traditions, mouthwatering Mexican dishes, and a perfect opportunity to kick back with some guacamole.

Cinco de Mayo is a fiesta, which in America we most commonly translate as “party.” But the literal translation of “fiesta” is closer to the English word “feast,” a time to gather with friends and family over giant amounts of delicious food. So, mash a huge bowl of guacamole, break out the tortilla chips, and invite everyone you love over to share good times. Guac makes the fiesta.