What Is a Popular Decoration for Cinco De Mayo?
The significance of celebrating Cinco de Mayo is to acknowledge the victory over the French in the Battle of Puebla. Cinco de May means the fifth of May. Celebrating includes mariachi music, singing, parades, feasting, parties, folklorico dancing, costumes, fireworks, sports activities and festive decoration. You can use bright, festive colors in all decorative items to honor the day.
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Pinata
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The Spainiards brought the pinata to Mexico during the 17th century. Originally, Mexicans used the pinata for religious purpose, breaking it on the first Sunday of Lent. The Mexicans began using the pinata for happy occasions, especially Christmas. The pinata became more elaborate and decorative as time passed. Eventually, the pinata became part of festive occasions to signify friendliness, warmth and festivity, making it an ideal decoration for Cinco de Mayo.
Sombrero
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Use a festively colored sombrero as decoration for Cinco de Mayo. The significance of the sombrero is the resemblance to the Sombrero Galaxy that appears in the night sky during the month of May. The Sombrero Galaxy, discovered in 1781, is a separate galaxy from the Milky Way and located approximately 65 million light years away from the Earth. Signify gazing to the stars and celebrating a victory by using sombreros at a Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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Maracas
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Colorful maracas are excellent decorations for Cinco de Mayo. Display them just for looks or use them to create music at the Cinco de Mayo celebration. Kids and adults alike will enjoy shaking the maracas to traditional Mexican music.
Tissue Paper Flowers
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The colors green, red and white are traditional Mexican colors for celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Use tissue paper flowers to decorate in vases, hang off curtain rods, wear in the hair, rest on a table or add anywhere else you need a pop of color to brighten the party area.
Chili Peppers
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Many Mexican families grow, sew and eat many Mexican families. They have become a traditional decoration for Cinco de Mayo. Decorate with chili pepper lights, beads, table decorations and wall streamers. In addition, the red and green of the chili peppers are two of the colors associated with the Cinco de Mayo celebration.
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