Lilacs are an integral part of American history. At the time of the Mexican War 1845-1848 there was a popular song among the American soldiers “Green Grow the Lilacs of Virginia”. The Mexicans heard the invaders singing this and started calling them “Gringos.”
Lilacs are an integral part of American history. At the time of the Mexican War 1845-1848 there was a popular song among the American soldiers “Green Grow the Lilacs of Virginia”. The Mexicans heard the invaders singing this and started calling them “Gringos.”