[NFBMT] The True Story of Sinko de Mayo, according to Big Joe Henry

[Bruce&Joy Breslauer]

The True Story of Sinko de Mayo, according to Big Joe Henry

 

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!

 

Happy Sinko de mayo!

 

Joy Breslauer, President

National Federation of the Blind of Montana 

Web Site: http://www.nfbofmt.org <http://www.nfbofmt.org/> 

 

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