Cinco De Mayo

Cindy on May 5th, 2008

Cinco De Mayo, or May 5^th, is celebrated as a sort of Mexican Independence Day; otherwise the equivalent to our July 4^th celebration. It is commerative of a battle Mexico won against France in 1862. Many Americans, regardless of heritage celebrate this holiday too. It is the perfect excuse for a family get together where you can have burritos and tacos in place of traditional hamburgers and hot dogs.It is also a great way to bring some educational elements into your family time. The United States is a melting pot of culture, and we should all make efforts to understand as much as we can about them. Learning about other cultures, heritages, and why things are done the way they are will help your children find and see the equality we strive for in America. Considering how far we have come from the days of racism and segregation, there is still much to work through to get through the issues that are still present in our society. Diversity is America, and teaching diversity starts in the home with things such as a Cinco De Mayo celebration. Plus, it’s a break from the traditional reasons to get together, and to just another reason to enjoy each other.

My family and I make Chorizo burritos, and drink margaritas. Of course, my son has a virgin drink, but Dad and I get a nice treat! As my son ages, we will incorporate more learning into the celebration, too. Chorizo burritos are easy to make, so I’ll give you a quick rundown of the recipe.

Ingredients:

1lb chorizo (Mexican sausage, found in many grocery stores)

6-8 eggs (you can add more or less to suite your taste, depending on your love for eggs!)

1 package of burrito sized tortillas

1 large can of refried beans

Shredded cheddar and your other favorite burrito toppings

Directions:

Brown the chorizo as you would hamburger. It’s very greasy!

Drain, and take back to heat. Mix in beaten eggs, or beat them as your stir the meat.

When eggs are cooked, you are finished.

Heat beans and spread on tortillas. Fill with egg and chorizo mix. Top as desired. Roll into burrito, serve. You can also add rice on the side.

This will work well for breakfast or dinner, any time of year.

I found this awesome website for Cinco de Mayo activities for kids and their families. Check it out and see what you think, and if there is anything you think you may be interested in doing! Let us know what you do! Do you have any Cinco de Mayo traditions already? Share your thoughts below.

The picture was originally found on this website, so I’m unsure of how to credit it for copyright purposes. Just know that I do not claim it as my own!