May 24th 13, 06:36 PM
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First recorded activity by CraftBanter: May 2013
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Originally Posted by Karen C
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 on May 5th 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 5th and is known,
of course, as Sinko De Mayo.
And now you know where the name originated!
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Karen C - California
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Finished 4/6/13 – French Country wedding dress (JBW)
WIP: Stitchers Days of Christmas
Nativity from "Countdown to Christmas" book, Oriental Kimono (Janlynn),
MLI The Teacher (gift to the library), Bethany Angel (Marbek)
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Thanks for sharing this useful information. I think most people are not aware about National Day of Mourning and its history
Last edited by DarrenBailey : May 26th 13 at 06:38 AM.
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