The OTHER Cinco de Mayo

Jim_S

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(this is a repeat, oldie but a goodie!)


Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York.This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New York. The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day.The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.
 

Ian M.

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So funny, Jim - thanks for posting that. It revived my day completely. Now for a ham sandwich with lots of MAYO - just to observe the great day of mouring.

Ian :bounce:
 

lifesaver91958

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(this is a repeat, oldie but a goodie!)


Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York.This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New York. The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day.The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.


Didn't know this. Very interesting info. Thanks for sharing and hope you don't mind my sharing. :)
 

Jim_S

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I've tried to restrain myself and not dredge up the Sinko de Mayo thread.

It didn't work. I just have to bring the thread back to the top!

It's like "Groundhog Day" over and over! :mrgreen:
 

QSis

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Hey, it's a Forum tradition!

Happy Cinco de Mayo, Jim!

Lee
 
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