Mardi Gras colors
Purple stands for...?
Justice
What does Mardi Gras mean?
Fat Tuesday
Where is Mardi Gras famous in the U.S.?
Louisiana.
1 billion
What is a popular soup in Louisiana?
Turtle Soup
Gold / yellow represents...?
Power
What do many people wear for Mardi Gras?
Masks and Costumes
Plastic necklaces are called
Beads
What day of the week is Mardi Gras
Tuesday/Mardi
What type of food do people eat on Mardi Gras
Crepes, king cakes, gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish, beignets
Green stands for...?
Faith
Mardi Gras takes place the day before?
before Ash Wednesday
What do we call a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event? Big group of people walking together along the street.
parade
What is traditionally inside of a king cake?
A tiny plastic baby
What are beignets
A type of donut, fried with powdered sugar dusted over the top
What are the official Mardi Gras colors?
Purple, Gold, and Green
What do you call the big vehicle that is decorated and used for parades?
True/False. Mardi Gras is only celebrated in New Orleans.
False
In what century was the first Mardi Gras in New Orleans?
17th
What is the most famous Mardi Gras dessert?
King Cake
What do they call Mardi Gras / carnaval in England??
Pancake Day
The word carnival comes from the Latin words Carne Vale that mean...?
"the taking away of the meat"
Who usually throws the beads during a parade?
People on the floats
Name 2 other places in the world that are famous for celebrating Carnaval / Mardi Gras
Nice-France, Dunkerque-France, Rio-Brasil, Nottingham-England
Why do people eat all of this food on Mardi Gras?
To prepare for the religious season of Lent.