1) And as the place of origin for Cinco de Mayo, it's great for the history buff.

2) Many people believe that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's Independence Day, but that is not true.

3) For Mexican emigrants living around the world, Cinco de Mayo is also a time to honor their home country and their heritage.

4) Because of this, Cinco de Mayo is now a day to celebrate overcoming obstacles, no matter how great they are.

5) We are talking about five students at a California high school who wore clothes with the American flags to school on the traditional Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.

6) These flowers are also really great to use for fiesta celebrations. These are usually popular decorations for Cinco de Mayo as well...

7) The dates include a weekend and two holidays, Labor Day and Cinco de Mayo, minimizing the added disruption.

8) A man dressed as a revolutionary soldier from the Zacapoaztla tribe nibbles on a chicken claw, a popular snack, during the Cinco de Mayo celebration in Mexico City.

9) Here is a shot of the Obamas entering a Cinco de Mayo reception, his arm draped protectively around her back.