Happy Sinko de Mayo everyone. A co-worker from out of town is coming in today and it was my job to co-ordinate dinner. So yesterday I sent out a note suggesting a Mexican restaurant. I included this bit of history and decided to put it on my blog today.
For those not familiar, Sinko de Mayo represents a big event in Mexican history. The actual event has been over-shadowed by the parties, so most people aren't familiar with the history. Details are sketchy, but it appears that a shipment of mayonnaise was being delivered from Spain to Mexico, but there were significant taxes on the mayonnaise. Taking a clue from the Boston Tea Party, native Mexicans slipped onto the ship and loaded it with charges. When the charges exploded later that night, the ship sank - hence the phrase "Sinko de Mayo!". The holiday comes on May 5 this year.
Enjoy the day!
(Oh and Adam, the exclamation points are for you!!!)
2 comments:
You are too funny. Which Adam? Adam "the elder", Adam "the in-law", or Adam "the younger"? You know you have to clarify yourself. Or do you want them all to think you are talking about them?
bhaaaabhaaaaaa! That is too funny...sinko de mayo!
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