May

May 5     Cinco de Mayo

These Cinco de Mayo facts are the perfect way to introduce the holiday. 

Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of Mexico soldiers over French troops.

If you thought Cinco de Mayo was about Mexican Independence, you're in for a surprise! 

May 10    Mother's Day

Online mother's day games--click here for lots of fun!

Mother's Day is a special holiday where we honor the mothers in our lives. 

May 21    American Red Cross, 1881

The American Red Cross helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe every day thanks to caring people who support our work. 

Clara Barton founded the Red Cross to provide aid for soldiers and people in need after natural disasters. 

May        Memorial Day

                              last Monday in May

Memorial Day honors the memory of soldiers who died in the nation’s wars. 

This holiday was created to honor those who fought in the U.S. Civil War. 

Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States.
Updated 12/13/2023