As I recall: the celebration of a singular battle won, in a war that was lost! ::)
Scott.
Mucha salud mi hermano "T"
Quote from: 557 on May 05, 2020, 09:36:51 AM
Drinko de Mayo,eh??? Sounds intriguing!!! ;D
No, no, no...may I interject?
For me, Sinko de Mayo is truly a day to celebrate.
Few people have come to know the "true" story of the origin of Sinko de Mayo. It is my pleasure to set the record straight.
A little known fact is 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 5 and is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.
Go out on this day, grab a couple of slices of Wonderbread and a jar of Hellman's mayonnaise and have a party. You know I will !
Quote from: pbf777 on May 05, 2020, 01:27:40 PM
As I recall: the celebration of a singular battle won, in a war that was lost! ::)
Scott.
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on May 05, 2020, 08:36:17 AM
Well happy birthday!
Quote from: 68gtcoupe on May 05, 2020, 08:32:05 AM
It's nice having your birthday on Cinco de Mayo. 8)
Terry
Well thank you very much!!!
Quote from: 557 on May 06, 2020, 06:49:17 PM
Hangover then? :o
Yeah. That happens when margaritas turn into tequila shots. :-\
Happy belated. I missed the Cinco. Too much going on at the firm at the moment.
Not to beat a dead horse... but is this a....
Quote from: deathsled on May 06, 2020, 08:25:41 PM
Happy belated. I missed the Cinco. Too much going on at the firm at the moment.