In Mexican culture, the May 5 Cinco de Mayo holiday is a day honored and acknowledged as a landmark in the nation’s endless battle for independence. This marks the day that the Mexican Army defeated the French at the 1862 Battle of Puebla. Now throughout the world, Cinco de Mayo has been adopted and adapted as a day of color, celebration and vibrant festivity.
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Here are some ideas for Cinco de Mayo messages to suit a variety of people and scenarios!
For a Child
In the eyes of a child, Cinco de Mayo represents a delightful festival of fun, color and absolute magic. Add to the fun with a bright, fun Cinco de Mayo greeting:
- (For a small child) Lights! Color! Magic! Happy Cinco de Mayo, little one!
- (For any child) To a very special child. May your Cinco de Mayo holiday be filled with color, music, magic and celebration.
- (For any child) To my special little Mexican jumping bean. Happy Cinco de Mayo!
- (For a teen) I certainly hope that my coolest friend has a hot Cinco de Mayo—one filled with chips, salsa and lots of loud fiesta music (hey, today it’s OK to crank up the volume on the tunes—it’s even traditional! Ole!)
For a Loved One
With its sonorous music, vibrant visuals, and endless dancing and celebration, Cinco de Mayo can be an ideal time to celebrate a romance, close friendship, or treasured familial relationship. Show a loved one how much you care with a fun and truly meaningful Cinco de Mayo greeting:
- (For a husband) To my dearest Senor on Cinco de Mayo—my love runs even hotter than my salsa!
- (For a wife) To my beautiful Senora—your beauty, warmth and spirit shine particularly brilliant on this Cinco de Mayo holiday.
- (For a boyfriend/girlfriend) The vibrant music, the hot treats, the luminous lights—these are just a few of the things that promise to brighten our Cinco de Mayo holiday. Yet none of these, my love, are as beautiful as you. Happy Cinco de Mayo!
- (For a boyfriend) Happy Cinco de Mayo to my favorite hot chili pepper!
- (For a girlfriend) Happy Cinco de Mayo to my favorite mamacita!
- (For a sister or female friend) Happy Cinco de Mayo to my favorite senorita! Let’s put on our brightest fiesta dresses and par-tay!
- (For a brother or male friend) On this Cinco de Mayo dude, I’ll cover the salsa and chips if you spring for the margaritas. No time for siesta on the day of the fiesta!
General — for anyone
Just about everyone celebrates Cinco de Mayo in their own special way; brighten anyone’s day with just the greeting to fit the occasion.
- May the light and magic of this celebratory Cinco de Mayo serve to fill your heart and lift your spirits. Have a wonderful dia!
- The lights. The music. The color. The spirit. Make this Cinco de Mayo one to remember.
For co-workers
Many Cinco de Mayo celebrations take place during or after work. Make the office a little more fun and festive by handing out some celebratory Cinco de Mayo greetings:
- (For a boss) Hey, it’s Cinco de Mayo! It’s a day of festivity, of celebration, of color and of magic. It’s a day when no one should really have to work, so let’s all enjoy an office fiesta instead! What was that you said, Boss? “Nice try, now get back to work?” Oh OK then…well happy Cinco de Mayo anyway!
- (For a coworker) Meet me after work for salsa and margaritas? Happy Cinco de Mayo to one of my favorite co-workers.
For Hispanic friends
Let us never forget that, at its heart and soul, Cinco de Mayo is a Hispanic holiday. Honor the culture that made this festivity possible—and so very special—in the first place.
- (From a non-Hispanic person to a Hispanic person) While most of us honor and observe this day as a light and festive holiday, I recognize the immense importance of this day in your nation, history and culture. Have a happy, memorable and meaningful Cinco de Mayo.
- (From one Hispanic person to another) For many people, the day of Cinco de Mayo is one of joy and festivity; but we know and understand its true and great significance. We know the meaning of this very special day; so in the name of familia, of history and of independence, happy Cinco de Mayo!