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 onMay 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.
You all hush!! :D It's punny!! I heard this one a couple years ago and thought it was genius. I found it online at www.snopes.com . I believe I had maybe heard it from a comedian or on the radio a couple years ago.
The real reason for Cinco de Mayo being a day to celebrate is a victory of the Mexican Army over the French Army. The French Army came to attack after then president Benito Juarez declared that because the country was mostly bankrupt after the Mexican American War, they would cease payments of money owed to all European countries. The French Army was considered the premier army at the time, but a battalion of 6000 French infantry were defeated by a poorly armed army of 2000 Mexicans near Puebla, Mexico.
Either way, drink up Beaners, this one's for you. Pass the Coronas and Margaritas for the ladies.
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
You all hush!! :D It's punny!! I heard this one a couple years ago and thought it was genius. I found it online at www.snopes.com . I believe I had maybe heard it from a comedian or on the radio a couple years ago.
The real reason for Cinco de Mayo being a day to celebrate is a victory of the Mexican Army over the French Army. The French Army came to attack after then president Benito Juarez declared that because the country was mostly bankrupt after the Mexican American War, they would cease payments of money owed to all European countries. The French Army was considered the premier army at the time, but a battalion of 6000 French infantry were defeated by a poorly armed army of 2000 Mexicans near Puebla, Mexico.
Either way, drink up Beaners, this one's for you. Pass the Coronas and Margaritas for the ladies.
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