Memorial Day Isn’t Just The Start of Summer!!
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday on the fifth day of May to celebrate
the victory of the Mexican militia against the French army at the
battle of Puebla in 1862. The holiday is celebrated in both
Mexico and America. The way many people celebrate Cinco de
Mayo is to have parties where Mexican food and drinks are
served. Many foods that are native to Mexico can be healthy.
Below are some fun fruits and veggies that you should try with
your family this Cinco de Mayo.!
•! Jicama (hick-A-ma) – Jicama is a root veggie that tastes like
a pear, just not as sweet. Have a grownup peel the skin off
and cut into strips. Eat by itself or in a salad! It’s tasty dipped
in hummus!!
•! Nopales (nope-all-les) – Nopales is a prickly pear cactus
leaf that tastes like a bell pepper, but is a little slimy. Have a
grownup peel the thorns off, boil or grill them, and cut into
strips or small pieces. Eat on tacos or in a salad.!
•! Avocado (ahv-O-cod-O) – Avocado is a fruit that is not
sweet! Avocados are mashed up with lime juice, cilantro, and
salsa and made into guacamole.!
•! Tomatillo (tom-A-tee-yo) – Tomatillos are like little green
tomatoes with husks, like corn. Green salsa is made from
tomatillos.!
•! Mango (mang-O) – Mangos are a sweet, delicious fruit with
thick skin and a huge seed in the center. Have a grownup peel
the skin and cut into strips. Eat for dessert!!
Memorial Day is a day that we take to remember American service men
and woman who gave their lives to protect our country. Americans have
been celebrating Memorial Day since the Civil War. Picnics and BBQs are a
way we celebrate this holiday because in the past, the families of those
who died would bring a picnic to the graves of their loved ones. !
Memorial Day Word Scramble!
See if you can unscramble these words that have to do with Memorial Day.
There are clues to help!!
1. ___ _O_ ___ _D_ ___ ___ ___ doslrei A person who fights in
the military.!
2. _F_ ___ ___ _E_ ___ ___ ___ efermod The right to do what you
want to do.!
3. ___ ___ _N_ ___ _R_ oornh To show respect for.!
4. _R_ ___ ___ _E_ ___ ___ _E_ ___ bemmeerr To bring or recall
from your memory.!
5. ___ _R_ ___ _V_ ___ verag What people are buried in when
they die.!
6.! ___ _I_ ___ ___ ___ _C_ niicpc A meal that is eaten outside,
usually on a blanket.!
Answers: 1. soldier 2. freedom 3. honor 4. remember 5. grave 6. picnic!
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!!
“Try a new color fruit, vegetable or bean
this month!” – Super Crew Kid, Carlos!
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