MARDI GRAS
HISTORY
HISTORY
This European country brought Mardi Gras traditions to Louisiana.
What is France?
This is how many people describe Mardi Gras cuisine, making some people hesitant to try some dishes.
What is SPICY?
This is the official trio of colors representing Mardi Gras.
What is PURPLE, GREEN, & GOLD?
These colorful trinkets are thrown from Mardi Gras floats.
What are BEADS?
By law, float riders in New Orleans must wear this.
What are MASKS?
Mardi Gras is the French term for this English phrase.
What is Fat Tuesday?
This spicy dish, made with rice, sausage, and seafood, is a staple of Louisiana cuisine.
What is JAMBALAYA?
This is the liturgical season that follows Mardi Gras.
What is lent.
Mardi Gras beads were originally made from this material.
What is GLASS?
This is English for "Laissez les bon temps rouler" and begins with "Let the...."
What is "Let the good times roll?"
This is the name of the religious day that follows Mardi Gras.
What is Ash Wednesday.
This deep-fried pastry, dusted with powdered sugar, is a New Orleans favorite.
What is a BEIGNET?
This is the name of the Brazillian celebration of Mardi Gras.
What is Carnival.
In New Orleans, Mardi Gras celebrations are centered around this famous neighborhood.
What is the French Quarter.
Elaborate, full-face Mardi Gras masks are inspired by this Italian carnival.
What is the CARNIVAL OF VENICE?
This is the name of the US city that is famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations.
What is New Orleans.
This thick, roux-based stew with seafood, sausage, or chicken is served over rice.
What is GUMBO?
These Mardi Gras colors inspired this Louisiana university's colors.
What is LSU?
The hidden baby in a King Cake is meant to symbolize this religious figure.
What is BABY JESUS?
This is a form of culture and language that combines French and cultures and languages of Native American and African slaves.
What is Creole?
From the Latin, this word means "farewell to meat" and is the season of celbrations leading to Mardi Gras.
What is Carnival.
The Mardi Gras cocktail, made with rum and fruit juices, is named after a natural disaster.
What is a HURRICANE?
Mardi Gras colors honored a Grand Duke from this country.
What is RUSSIA?
The traditional oval shape of a King Cake is meant to symbolize this.
What is a KING'S CROWN?
This eye mask on a stick is common at masquerade balls.
What is a DOMINO MASK?