A Brief Moment of Levity
I always queried about the Mexican holiday celebrated on the 5th of May. I finally have the long sought after answer and here it is!
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.
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.
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.
known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.
WHAT?? You expected something educational from me?
That was great...lol
Posted by: Michael | May 18, 2008 at 11:05 AM