Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. Also known as Carnival or Carnaval, it’s celebrated in 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] The Carnival season there opens on Twelfth Night (also called Epiphany, which is observed on January 6) and climaxes with the Mardi Gras festivities commencing 10 days before Shrove Tuesday. This period is filled with citywide revelry and elaborate parades, both day and night, building up to Mardi Gras and the Rex parade. 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. The origins of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras traces its roots to ancient Roman festivals like Saturnalia, which involved feasting and revelry. With the advent of Christianity, these traditions were adapted into Carnival—a period of indulgence before the austerity of Lent. Mardi Gras specifically refers to the day before Ash Wednesday, when people The tradition of Mardi Gras was introduced to New Orleans by French settlers who arrived in the city in the late 17th century. The first recorded Mardi Gras celebration in the city took place in 1699, when French-Canadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville arrived at a spot along the Mississippi River that would become New Orleans and held a small celebration to mark the occasion. Amazon.com : Large Mardi Gras Banner Decorations Purple Green Yellow Carnival Garden Flag Outdoor 72x44 Inch, Mardi Gras Gifts for Indoor Home House Decor Party Supplies, Yard Sign Background for Photography : Electronics Amazon.com : MEHOFOND Masquerade Ball Backdrop Black Gold Masquerade Party Photography Background Mardi Gras Carnival Costume Party Decorations Sweet 16 Dress-Up Banner Supplies Photo Studio Props 8x6ft : Electronics About this item . LARGE SIZE: You will get 1 piece of 7x5 ft (82.6 " W x 59 " H) Mardi Gras backdrop that is large enough to hold multiple people for party decorations and photos; Easy to accessorize around with balloon garland kit Mardi Gras carnival food seamless pattern. King Cake, cupcake with colorful icing and baby Jesus toy on purple background with beads, necklaces and feathers. 【Occasion】: Suitable for Mardi Gras party Backdrop ,Carnival Masquerade Backdrop,video,studio,home photography,home decorations,wallpaper,baby shower,party supplies. › See more product details Report an issue with this product or seller Mardi Gras Digital Papers, Mardi Gras Background, Seamless Patterns, Scrapbooking Papers, Fat Tuesday, Fleur De Lis, Carnival Background ad vertisement by AdoraClips Ad vertisement from shop AdoraClips AdoraClips From shop AdoraClips
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