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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Name — 21 Tips for a Fine Fiesta Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 21 Tips for a Fine Fiesta Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "the fifth of May") c... Learn How	How to Decorate for Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo is a date of great importance for the Mexican and Chicano communities. It marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the B... Learn How	How to Make a Poncho for Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo (5 of May) marks the 1862 victory of the Mexican army over the French at the Batalla de Puebla. That battle not only serves as a symbol ... Learn How	How to Decorate a Mexican Home for Christmas The nativity scene (El Nacimiento in Spanish) is the most important part of the Christmas decorations displayed in most Mexican homes. Tips: Most ... Learn How
How to Celebrate a Mexican Christmas Christmas in Mexico is a time for families to reconnect with each other and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in their own unique way. The warm, tro... Learn How	How to Plan a Hispanic-American Thanksgiving If you'd like to pay tribute to your Hispanic roots this Thanksgiving, here are a few ideas to get you started in that direction. Also included are so... Learn How	How to Celebrate El Dfa de Los Reyes In Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries, children receive Christmas gifts not from Santa, but from los reyes magos - the three wise men. This t... Learn How	How to Celebrate Dias de los Muertos Los Dias de Los Muertos (November 1st and 2nd) is a Mexican holiday that combines aspect of Catholicism and Aztec beliefs to honor the dead. It is, co... Learn How

Family Meals

How to Make Classic Gazpacho While there are many variations of this soup, the classic remains a favorite with its crisp, clean flavors. Serves 10. Tips: Chill the produce bef... Learn How	How to Make Grilled Vegetable Gazpacho This variation on the classic gazpacho has a great smoky flavor - it also utilizes many more summer vegetables. Serves 8 to 10. Tips: This soup wi... Learn How	How to Make Black Bean Salad This is a healthy, filling meal in and of itself, but it also pairs well with grilled or roast chicken and a glass of cold beer. Serves six. Tips: ... Learn How	How to Make Roberto's Super Salsa Roberto's grandmother handed down this family recipe. He makes it a bit hotter than she did and serves it on barbecue steak, eggs, beans, quesedillas ... Learn How
How to Stock Your Pantry for Mexican Cooking You can enjoy the flavors of a Mexican cantina in your kitchen anytime if you're stocked up with the goods. Tips: To use dried chiles, rehydrate t... Learn How	How to Make Roasted Tomato Salsa This salsa goes perfectly with hot tortilla chips - or use it to top any Mexican dish. Serves a small get-together. This recipe makes about four to si... Learn How	How to Make Crab Dip This isn't your momma's crab dip. It's better. Makes 15 servings, enough for a large gathering or cocktail party. Ingredients: 1 c. ... Learn How	How to Make Nachos Nachos are a great snack for entertaining guests or satisfying munchies. Plus, you can adapt your nachos to whatever you've got in the fridge. Makes e... Learn How

Festive Activities

How to Make Mexican Paper Flowers Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo or el Dfa de los Muertos, paper flowers are a recognized part of Mexican tradition. The craft of making paper... Learn How	How to Make a Cinco de Mayo Piñata Piñata were once made of clay pottery, but today they're made of papier-mache. The traditional six-point star Piñata of Mexico has been ... Learn How	How to Shop for Blown Glass in Mexico Colorful blown glass ranks high on the souvenir list of veteran tourists to Mexico. You can shop for classic pieces in the more exclusive city shops o... Learn How	How to Recognize Mexican Country Style Mexican country style embraces the well-made, hard-wearing furnishings and artifacts that are popular in the Southwestern United States as well as sou... Learn How
How to Grow Mexican Sunflower A tall, cheerful flower, this annual (grows just one year) offers a fun way to fill the back of a border or add instant color to any landscape. Mexica... Learn How	How to Pack for a Trip to Mexico City Go dressy casual when your plans include a visit to Mexico City. Leave the shorts and sleeveless tops at home, however, as they're not appropriate for... Learn How	How to Stage Las Posadas Don't let the Spanish name fool you: this charming celebration is just as much fun in the snowy North as it is in Mexico and the southwestern U.S., wh... Learn How	How to Give Your Baby a Mexican Name Carlos or Juan? Maria or Rosa? Go south of the border to choose a name for your child. Below are some Mexican names for children. Tips: Keep in mi... Learn How
How to Grow Mexican Tulip Poppy Mexican tulip poppy is a 2-foot-tall plant with yellow flowers that bloom in summer. Steps: 1. Cut off old flowers with scissors or bypass pruners... Learn How	How to Choose Avocados Luscious, silky avocados are a luxurious treat. A vegetable in some parts of the world and a fruit in others, avocados are also incredibly versatile. ... Learn How	How to Make a Monkey Piñata Piñatas are colorful, hollow, papier-mache sculptures of animals or other objects. Fill a Piñata with candy and hang it from a tree, and... Learn How	How to Play With a Piñata Playing Piñata, a well-known Mexican traditon for generations, is fun for all ages at any kind of party. Kids love it because they get to try t... Learn How
How to Mix a Frozen Margarita Break out the chips and salsa, you're making frozen margaritas! Call 'em "blended" if you prefer, just serve them as soon as they're made fo... Learn How	How to Mix a Margarita The margarita's origin is hazy. Tijuana and Juarez both lay claim to its birth, as do other Mexican locales that are not as well-known. Perhaps Se&plu... Learn How