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Mardi Gras (UK: / ˌ m ɑːr d i ˈ ɡ r ɑː /, US: / ˈ m ɑːr d i ɡ r ɑː /; [1] [2] also known as Shrove Tuesday) is the final day of Carnival (also known as Shrovetide or Fastelavn); it thus falls on the day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. [3] Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. It's most famously celebrated with parades in New Orleans By the time Pope Gregory XIII made Mardi Gras an official Christian holiday in 1582, it little resembled Lupercalia of antiquity—except, perhaps, in those countries that had retained the orgiastic elements in defiance of the Church. As it turns out, many of those elements found their way to America. Whether you celebrate Mardi Gras for its connection to Christian traditions, its cultural significance, or simply for the fun and revelry, it remains an enduring and beloved festival. In places like New Orleans, Mardi Gras has become a symbol of the city’s identity, representing unity, diversity, and the joy of living life to the fullest. As Mardi Gras is a festive day celebrated in France on Shrove Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday), which marks the close of the pre-Lenten season. The French name Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, from the custom of using all the fats in the home before Lent. One of the many Mardi Gras throws which krewes fling into the crowds, doubloons are large coins, either wood or metal, made in Mardi Gras colors. Artist H. Alvin Sharpe created the modern doubloon for The School of Design (the actual name of the Rex organization). A company called Atlas beads employs Ugandan women to make Mardi Gras necklaces with beads created from recycled magazines. Sustainable Mardi Gras throws. In addition to using more sustainable Mardi Gras beads, krewes are also putting an emphasis on finding other sustainable Mardi Gras throws in addition to the beads. On March 2, 1699, French-Canadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville arrived at a plot of ground 60 miles directly south of New Orleans, and named it "Pointe du Mardi Gras" when his men realized it was the eve of the festive holiday. Bienville also established "Fort Louis de la Louisiane" (which is now Mobile) in 1702. In French colonial days, wealthy members of Creole society threw lavish Mardi Gras balls from Twelfth Night (Jan. 6) to Fat Tuesday Eve. In 1857, the first parade rolled through the city streets, courtesy of the Mistick Krewe of Comus. And in 1872, Rex, the king of Mardi Gras made his debut. What does Mardi Gras mean? Translated to English, "Mardi Gras" means "Fat Tuesday." Mardi is the French word for Tuesday, and gras means "fat." This name comes from the custom of eating all the fatty, rich foods in the house prior to Lent in order to prepare for fasting and abstinence. So, Fat Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. After Mardi Gras made its way to the United States, masked balls flourished under French rule in the late 1700s, but were later banned by the Spanish governors. This classic Cajun gumbo makes enough to please the crowd of out-of-towners that ascend down to the Louisiana boot during the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras. Make it ahead of time, and stock your freezer with the rich Cajun gumbo. Easy Mardi Gras Cookies made with a Cake Mix; There are a few things that make these festive Mardi Gras cookies amazing. First of all, the flavor! It is based on the taste of a King Cake which is the traditional cake of Mardi Gras. Although king cakes can be any flavor, the traditional taste is similar to a cinnamon roll, like this Cinnamon Mardi Gras Party Planning MADE EASY. Mardi Gras is a fun celebration with parades, costumes, music, and yummy food! It’s the perfect chance to enjoy spicy dishes, sweet treats like King Cake, and have a great time with friends. A Mardi Gras menu made for you means no stress over what to cook—just more time to enjoy the party! We make it EZ to do Mardi Gras in the Big Easy. Mardi Gras Made EZ is dedicated to providing each of our clients with a Carnival experience they will remember, treasure and want to repeat year after year. Parade Rides Locals shout, “Throw me something Mister!” at Serve Mardi Gras desserts to celebrate Fat Tuesday in style! Plan to make beignets, king cake, bananas Foster, pecan pralines and more. Frisco held its annual Mardi Gras 4Paws benefit event on Saturday, March 1. Mardi Gras 4Paws invites dogs and their owners to dress up in their best costumes and parade down the sidewalks that make Whether you’re in New Orleans or far away, you can still celebrate Mardi Gras at home. You can make your own decorations and start family traditions, bringing the magic of Mardi Gras to your home. Creating a Mardi Gras party for your family can turn your home into a carnival. You can bake a king cake, make masks, or have a backyard parade. Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration leading up to the Christian period called Lent. A direct contrast to Lent's self-reflective, sacrificing feel, Mardi Gras celebrates the joy of life through music, revelry, and most importantly, food. There's live music, so much delicious food, rich desserts, and of course, lots of Mardi Gras drinks. These days, you don't need to be Christian or even in New Orleans to let the good times roll. You can make plenty of their classic cocktail recipes right at home to get in the festive spirit.
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