Originally Posted by Ooper (Post 1395406)

But in reality... Hellmann's Mayonnaise Company is really behind the holiday - a bit of history...
Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000jars 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 5th and is known, of course, as - Sinko De Mayo.

Originally Posted by Ooper (Post 1395406)

But in reality... Hellmann's Mayonnaise Company is really behind the holiday - a bit of history...
Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000jars 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 5th and is known, of course, as - Sinko De Mayo.

Originally Posted by Ooper (Post 1395406)

Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1395420)

The Villages celebrates a lot of ethnic themed events. Haven't you've seen the Italian and St Patrick's Day parade in Spanish Springs? Or Tartan Day and Dyngus Day in LSL? Cinco de Mayo is at both of those squares. And don't forget Mardi Gras for a little Cajun flare. So don't act surprised at a Mexican themed celebration.

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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1395333)

Why do we celebrate a Mexican holiday in the US?

We don't celebrate Boxing Day, Canada Day, Italian Liberation Day, Japanese Showa Day, Bastille Day or any other foreign holiday.

I expect to be called a racist for asking this question but I think that it's a reasonable question.

Originally Posted by perrjojo (Post 1395775)

Because we like an excuse to drink Corona and lime and margaritas. It's not a racist question. Most people have no idea what the celebration is about.

Originally Posted by John_W (Post 1395548)

Celebrations in unlikely US cities. I lived most of the 80's in Savannah, Georgia. I went to the St. Patrick's Day Celebration there just once. Savannah's population is only about 150,000 but on that day, well over 300,000 turn out making it the second largest celebration in the US. One day beer licenses are sold and green beer stands are all over downtown. Here's a photo from 2016 on River Street.

http://www.savannah.com/wp-content/u..._2-700x350.jpg

Those buildings on the right were cotton warehouses in the 1800's. Today the bottom floor faces cobblestone River Street and they are occupied by bars, restaurants and gift shops. Two floors up, the top floor faces the opposite direction which is Bay Street. There you'll find law offices, realtors, and many other businesses.

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1395773)

I was talking about in the entire country in general.

As far as The Villages, I believe that there area lot of people of Italian, Irish and Scottish heritage in The Villages. There are a lot of Polish people as well. I doubt that there is a significant Mexican population although I do know that there is a rather substantial Filipino population but we don't celebrate any
Filipino holidays.

Mardi Gras is an American celebration. It began in New Orleans and has a Catholic connection.

Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 1395804)

Will Guy Fawkes Day, Nov. 5, 2017, be celebrated in The Villages?

Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1395811)

It's on my calendar.

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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1395773)

I was talking about in the entire country in general.

As far as The Villages, I believe that there area lot of people of Italian, Irish and Scottish heritage in The Villages. There are a lot of Polish people as well. I doubt that there is a significant Mexican population although I do know that there is a rather substantial Filipino population but we don't celebrate any
Filipino holidays.

Mardi Gras is an American celebration. It began in New Orleans and has a Catholic connection.

Originally Posted by circletrack (Post 1395824)

You may not be following the whole thread, but the reason has been given already a few times. Aside from the one main town in Mexico, this holiday is mostly an American-made tradition. I wouldn't over think it too much. It's one day out of the year.

Originally Posted by TheDude (Post 1395826)

Happy Mexican St. Paddy's day.

personally, the Kentucky Derby was a bigger deal.