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Make Papel Picado for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is the anniversary of the victory over the French military at Puebla. Here is a quick and easy papel picado banner to decorate your home for Cinco de Mayo.
Cinco de Mayo is the anniversary of the victory over the French military at Puebla.
Few in Mexico mark the day but in the United States it has become a celebration of Mexican heritage. Interest in Cinco de Mayo increased during the Chicano movement of the 1940s.
Here is a quick and easy papel picado banner to decorate your home for Cinco de Mayo.
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Materials:
- colorful tissue paper or thin construction paper
- scissors, punches
- glue or tape
- cord or string
Directions:
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1. Fold the paper in half, then fold it in half again, and then one more time.
2. Cut designs on either side of the folded paper.
3. Unfold.
4. Fold the top of the paper around a string or cord and paste or tape it down.
5. Hang your banner and enjoy your fiesta!
This post originally appeared on Naturally Educational to find picture book recommendations and educational connections, please visit Papel Picado on Naturally Educational.
Some more great crafts and ideas for celebrating Cinco de Mayo:
- Two types of Tissue Paper Flowers from Frugal Family Fun Blog and Make and Takes
- Paper Bag Pinata from Mommy Savers
- Music and Movement in Mexico from ABC and 123
- Preschool Salsa from Preschool Daze
- "Crafty de Mayo" from Crafty Chica
