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, sank, and the cargo was forever lost. The people of
Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise and were eagerly awaiting its
delivery, were devastated 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".
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, sank, and the cargo was forever lost. The people of
Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise and were eagerly awaiting its
delivery, were devastated 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".
Rog aka: 66ragman aka: ROF aka: several other non endearing names per Mrs. 66ragman