With Cinco de Mayo coming this Friday I thought everyone might like to know the origin of the holiday.
Back in 1912, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of mayonnaise. It was scheduled to deliver the condiment to Vera Cruz, Mexico, after it stopped in New York. Unfortunately, the ship sank and the mayonnaise was lost. The Mexicans were very disappointed. In fact, they declared a national day of mourning that is observed on May 5: Sinko de Mayo.
Source: Kim Komando's Newsletter, April 29.
Back in 1912, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of mayonnaise. It was scheduled to deliver the condiment to Vera Cruz, Mexico, after it stopped in New York. Unfortunately, the ship sank and the mayonnaise was lost. The Mexicans were very disappointed. In fact, they declared a national day of mourning that is observed on May 5: Sinko de Mayo.
Source: Kim Komando's Newsletter, April 29.