Origins of 5th of May holiday

PolkThug
PolkThug Posts: 7,532
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
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 Cinco de Mayo.
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  • opus
    opus Posts: 1,252
    edited April 2006
    Alright so you got a drunk guy to laugh, Are you proud of yourself?::rolleyes:
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited April 2006
    I always wondered why they celibrated the 5th of may.

    Now I know.
    I can't wait to show off my knowledge of Mexican tradition to my neighbors.

    Thanks I will look so smart.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,790
    edited April 2006
    That has to be why they call it "Sinko de Mayo", right.

    ....has to be.
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