Happy Cinqo de Mayo

Damn Brit · 05-05-2008, 06:47 PM

Happy CINQO de MAYO EVERYONE

JCSullivan · 05-06-2008, 06:30 AM

OK I'll bite - what's the 5th of May?

Tom S. · 05-06-2008, 02:38 PM

It's a Mexican holiday commemorating the fact that we "won" Texas and they didn't.

Ed in GA · 05-06-2008, 03:39 PM

There are many stories related to the sinking of the Titanic Some have just come to light due to the success of the recent movie.
For example, most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellman's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. 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 New York City.

The Mexican people were eagerly awaiting delivery and were disconsolate at the loss. So much so that they declared a national day of mourning which they still observe today. It is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.

**WJW** · 05-06-2008, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by Tom S.

It's a Mexican holiday commemorating the fact that we "won" Texas and they didn't.

Huh?? Mexico would love to have Texas back. We just prefer being a pain to all the D**N Yankees.

Actually, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the defeat of a French army by the Mexican army. It was almost ignored in Mexico, except in the area where the battle was fought, until it became a big deal in the USA. The primary drivers behind it in the USA are beer companies.

05-05-2008, 06:47 PM	#1
Damn Brit Guest	Happy Cinqo de Mayo Happy CINQO de MAYO EVERYONE

05-06-2008, 03:39 PM	#4
Ed in GA Guest	The real story about Sinko De Mayo There are many stories related to the sinking of the Titanic Some have just come to light due to the success of the recent movie. For example, most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellman's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. 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 New York City. The Mexican people were eagerly awaiting delivery and were disconsolate at the loss. So much so that they declared a national day of mourning which they still observe today. It is known, of course, as Sinko de Mayo.

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05-06-2008, 06:30 AM	#2
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	OK I'll bite - what's the 5th of May?

05-06-2008, 02:38 PM	#3
Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	It's a Mexican holiday commemorating the fact that we "won" Texas and they didn't.

05-06-2008, 03:41 PM	#5
WJW Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 383	Originally posted by Tom S. It's a Mexican holiday commemorating the fact that we "won" Texas and they didn't. Huh?? Mexico would love to have Texas back. We just prefer being a pain to all the D**N Yankees. Actually, Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the defeat of a French army by the Mexican army. It was almost ignored in Mexico, except in the area where the battle was fought, until it became a big deal in the USA. The primary drivers behind it in the USA are beer companies.