Jeopardy! Round, Double Jeopardy! Round, or Tiebreaker Round clues (50 results returned)

#8928, aired 2023-09-13"C"s THE DAY $800: This holiday that commemorates the victory of Mexico at the Battle of Puebla is also a day to celebrate Mexican culture Cinco de Mayo
#8861, aired 2023-05-01IT'S GONNA BE MAY! $400: The 1862 victory by forces under the command of General Ignacio Zaragoza is celebrated annually in Mexico on this date cinco de Mayo
#8670, aired 2022-06-24NORTH AMERICAN HISTORY $400: The Mexican army's win in the spring of 1862 over Napoleon III's forces is still honored today with this annual celebration Cinco de Mayo
#8141, aired 2020-01-20HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD $400: This spring holiday honors a Mexican army victory over French forces in 1862 Cinco de Mayo
#7998, aired 2019-05-22JOLLY HOLIDAY $400: This holiday that commemorates the victory of Mexico at the Battle of Puebla is also a day to celebrate Mexican culture Cinco de Mayo
#7754, aired 2018-05-03CINCO DE MAYO $400: Fritessaus, as the name implies, is a mayonnaise-based Dutch sauce commonly used for dipping with these French fries
#7754, aired 2018-05-03CINCO DE MAYO $800: If you've used all your eggs for poaching, make "mock" this brunch sauce with mayo, sour cream & some mustard Hollandaise
#7754, aired 2018-05-03CINCO DE MAYO $1200: This mayo-based sauce was named due to its earlier function of being paired with bits of raw steak tartar sauce
#7754, aired 2018-05-03CINCO DE MAYO $1600: The vowels in this Provencal type of mayonnaise outnumber the consonants 4 to 1 aioli
#7754, aired 2018-05-03CINCO DE MAYO $2000: There are many ways to make this spicy mayo sauce that Cajuns are known to dip chilled shrimp into a remoulade
#7698, aired 2018-02-14MEXICAN HISTORY $2,400 (Daily Double): A heroic stand against an invading army from this nation at 1862's Battle of Puebla is remembered every Cinco de Mayo France
#7561, aired 2017-06-26HOLIDAY FOODS $800: Cinco de Mayo favorites include guacamole & this Mexican dish whose name translates to "stuffed peppers" chiles rellenos
#6905, aired 2014-09-26A ROSE GARDEN $400: A blend of smoked lavender & rusty red, a rose named for this Mexican spring holiday boasts fantastic disease resistance Cinco de Mayo
#6533, aired 2013-01-30ANNUAL EVENTS $800: On this holiday, May 5, it's time for a Mexican fiesta Cinco de Mayo
#6175, aired 2011-06-17CINCO DE MAYO $400: In the U.S. this brand owned by Unilever is tops in mayo Hellmann's
#6175, aired 2011-06-17CINCO DE MAYO $800: Any way you slice it, mayonnaise is primarily raw these, vinegar & vegetable oil egg yolks
#6175, aired 2011-06-17CINCO DE MAYO $1200: The name of this fried-fish-friendly mayo-based sauce containing capers & pickles is likely derived from a word for "hell" tartar sauce
#6175, aired 2011-06-17CINCO DE MAYO $1600: This numeric mayo-based dressing gets its name from a group of landmasses in the St. Lawrence River Thousand Island dressing
#6175, aired 2011-06-17CINCO DE MAYO $2000: This "re"-freshing spicy mayo sauce accompanies shellfish dishes in New Orleans a rémoulade
#6144, aired 2011-05-05CINCO DE MAYO BIRTHDAYS $200: This co-author of "Manifest Der Kommunisttischen Partei" was born May 5, 1818 (Karl) Marx
#6144, aired 2011-05-05CINCO DE MAYO BIRTHDAYS $400: Philosopher Soren Kierkegaard was born May 5, 1813 in this capital Copenhagen
#6144, aired 2011-05-05CINCO DE MAYO BIRTHDAYS $600: Born May 5, 1919, Giorgios Papadopoulos became dictator of this country in 1967 Greece
#6144, aired 2011-05-05CINCO DE MAYO BIRTHDAYS $800: This May-5 born Monty Python member & BBC travel filmmaker is a commando of the Order of the British Empire (Michael) Palin
#6144, aired 2011-05-05CINCO DE MAYO BIRTHDAYS $1000: A culinary foundation is named for this dean of American cookery who was born in Portland May 5, 1903 James Beard
#5983, aired 2010-09-22"C"s THE DAY $400: Celebrating the 1862 Batalla de Puebla, this day is sometimes confused with Mexican Independence Day Cinco de Mayo
#5980, aired 2010-09-17SEPTEMBER'S HERE ALREADY $400: You can still get in on the celebrations of this anniversary of Mexico's independence 200th
#5739, aired 2009-07-16MIXED BAG $1000: This holiday that celebrates a Mexican victory in 1862 may be more widely celebrated in the U.S. than in Mexico itself Cinco de Mayo
#5692, aired 2009-05-12VIVA MEXICO! $1,500 (Daily Double): Mexico celebrates Labor Day on the same date as many European nations & this holiday 4 days later Cinco de Mayo
#5227, aired 2007-05-08AROUND THE WORLD $800: 5 days into the fifth month, Mexicans celebrate the holiday they call this Cinco de Mayo
#4845, aired 2005-10-07GEO-PARTY $400: This spring holiday in Mexico celebrates a Mexican army's victory over French troops in 1862 Cinco de Mayo
#4645, aired 2004-11-12HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES $600: Mexico's Cinco de Mayo celebrates its victory over this country's troops at Puebla in 1862 France
#4610, aired 2004-09-24VICTORY IS OURS $400: On this date in 1862, Mexico defeated France at the decisive Battle of Puebla Cinco de Mayo
#4462, aired 2004-01-20IT'S A DATE! $800: Featuring parades, dancing & lots of music, the biggest Mexican celebration in the U.S. occurs on this date May 5 (Cinco de Mayo)
#4307, aired 2003-04-29INDEPENDENCE DAY $400: This country celebrates Cinco de Mayo on May 5 & its independence on September 16 Mexico
#4298, aired 2003-04-16HOLIDAY HISTORY $800: Mexicans under Gen. Zaragoza won a great victory on this date in 1862, celebrated with a fiesta on L.A.'s Olvera Street the fifth of May (Cinco de Mayo)
#3763, aired 2001-01-03FUN DATES $800: Day on which Mexico's Battle of Puebla is celebrated Cinco de Mayo
#3253, aired 1998-10-28FESTIVE FOOD $400: Cinco de Mayo is the perfect time to serve margaritas & this classic avocado dip Guacamole
#2996, aired 1997-09-15ANNUAL EVENTS $400: Many Mexican-Americans celebrate this day on when Mexico defeated France at the Battle of Puebla Cinco de Mayo
#2925, aired 1997-04-25CINCO DE MAYO $100: The first robbery of one of these occurred May 5, 1865; first the crooks derailed it Train
#2925, aired 1997-04-25CINCO DE MAYO $200: Signed into law May 5, 1961, the Fair Labor Standards Act raised this to $1.15 Minimum wage
#2925, aired 1997-04-25CINCO DE MAYO $300: Tchaikovsky conducted this New York City landmark's opening concert May 5, 1891 Carnegie Hall
#2925, aired 1997-04-25CINCO DE MAYO $400: Founded in the 13th century by the Kirghiz, it adopted its constitution May 5, 1993 Kyrgyzstan
#2925, aired 1997-04-25CINCO DE MAYO $500: Italian forces took this African capital city May 5, 1936 Addis Ababa
#2600, aired 1995-12-15HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES $500: It's also known as Battle of Puebla Day Cinco de Mayo
#1646, aired 1991-10-28BATTLES $600: Mexico's victory in the Battle of Puebla is celebrated on this national holiday the Cinco de Mayo
#1237, aired 1990-01-09HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES $300: Mexico defeated France at the Battle of Puebla on this date in 1862 fifth of May (Cinco de Mayo)
#762, aired 1987-12-22HOLIDAYS $300: While this day is hardly noted in Mexico itself, it is a major holiday among Mexican-Americans Cinco de Mayo
#611, aired 1987-04-13FAMOUS NAPOLEONS $300: Cinco de Mayo commemorates 1862 Mexican triumph over his forces Napoleon III
#356, aired 1986-01-20MEXICO $400: Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican defeat of this French ruler's army Napoleon III
#298, aired 1985-10-30HOLIDAYS $100: Date Cinco de Mayo always falls on May 5th

Final Jeopardy! Round clues (2 results returned)

#7860, aired 2018-11-09HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES: Puebla is the only Mexican state that officially celebrates this spring holiday that is now more popular in the U.S. Cinco de Mayo
#2104, aired 1993-10-28HOLIDAYS & OBSERVANCES: This holiday is the top avocado-eating day of the year in the U.S.; Super Bowl Sunday is second Cinco de Mayo

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