MARDI GRAS
What does 'Mardi Gras' mean in French?
Fat Tuesday
Mardi Gras is celebrated in many countries around the world—mainly those with large Roman Catholic populations—on the day before the religious season of Lent begins. Brazil, Venice and New Orleans play host to some of the holiday’s most famous public festivities, drawing thousands of tourists and revelers every year.
True or False
Dates come from Palm Trees
True!
the date palm, is a flowering-plant, cultivated for its edible sweet fruit called dates. The species is widely cultivated across northern Africa, the Middle East, the Horn of Africa, Australia, South Asia, and California.
You haven't seen a palace until you've seen this franch place & its immense gardens designed by André le Nôtre.
Versallies
The Palace of Versailles is a former royal residence commissioned by King Louis XIV located in Versailles, about 11 miles west of Paris
Perhaps you will be fresh as a daisy after imbibing this tequila cocktail whose name is Spanish for "daisy"
Margarita
The margarita Mexico in the 1930s or 1940s.
Featuring a beer festival and a travelling carnival, this celebration is held every year to celebrate Bavarian culture
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest, annual festival in Munich, Germany, held over a two-week period and ending on the first Sunday in October. The festival originated on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria who later became King Louis I.
What city is host to the largest Mardi Gras celebration?
Venice, ItalyNew Orleans, Lousiana
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Binche, Belgum
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Brazilian edition of Mardi Gras is the world’s largest carnival. A whopping two million people pour into the streets of Rio de Janeiro each year for a major blowout. It comes complete with feathered showgirls, thumping sound systems and sensational samba choreography. It also includes a huge LGBTQIA+ party.
What is the most eaten berry in the US?
Strawberry
Strawberries are America's favorite berry. According to ERS's food availability data, 16.8 pounds of berries per person were available for consumption in 2016, up from 6.5 pounds per person in 1990.
This is where you can find the winter encampment of George Washington and his troops
Valley Forge
The encampment took place from 1777 to 1778. Today, Valley Forge is a national park that honors the soldiers who endured the harsh winter.
This cocktail traditionally served in a copper mug gets its "kick" from lime juice, ginger beer & oh yeah, vodka
Moscow Mule
Copper mugs are used for Moscow Mules because copper conducts heat, which keeps the drink cold and enhances the vodka flavor. Copper mugs are also associated with the Moscow Mule because of the original copper mug designed by Sophie Berezinski.
On this November holiday in Mexico, families gather to celebrate & remember their loved ones who have passed on.
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died. These celebrations can take a humorous, sad, or reflective tone and is widely observed in Mexico.
What is the signature Mardi Gras dessert?
King Cake
The name “king cake” comes from the Biblical story of the three kings who bring gifts to Baby Jesus. A blend of coffee cake and cinnamon roll, king cake is usually iced in yellow, green and purple – the colors of Mardi Gras -- and is frequently packed with fruit fillings and decadent cream cheeses.
Name one of the top 3 food allergies
Apple, Peach, and Kiwi
The most common fruits that cause allergic reactions are apples, peaches, and kiwis. Other fruits that can cause allergic reactions include bananas, cherries, melons, and plums.
Tradition says you'll have eternal love if you kiss while floating under the Bridge of Sighs in this city
Venice
Venice is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces.
It was inevitable that Sarah Jessica Parker would put her name on bottled & canned versions of this cocktail
Cosmopolitan
A cosmopolitan is a cocktail made with vodka, cranberry juice, Cointreau, and lime juice. It's typically served in a martini glass and garnished with a lime twist.
With one of the world largest dams built on this river, which is China's largest, the constriction of it actually made the earth slow down by .006 microseconds a day.
Yangtze River
The Yangtze is the longest river in Eurasia and the third-longest in the world. It flows 6,300 km in a generally easterly direction to the East China Sea. It is the fifth-largest primary river by discharge volume in the world.
What is traditionally hidden inside a king cake?
A plastic baby
Traditionally, a small porcelain baby Jesus is hidden inside the King Cake as a way for Christians to celebrate their faith and wish prosperity to whomever finds it. The one who ends up finding the baby Jesus brings a King Cake to the next Mardi Gras party
True or False
Bananas sink in water
False
Yes, bananas float in water because they are less dense than water, meaning they contain air pockets that allow them to stay afloat; similar to how apples and watermelons also float.
View the underwater life of the Caribbean at Coral World Ocean Park in the U.S. portion of this archipelago
The Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands are a group of Caribbean islands and islets. A U.S. territory, it's known for white-sand beaches, reefs and verdant hills.
Are you a James Bond fan? If so you can defintaly tell me the drink of choice for this famous literary and movie character.
Martini (Shaken, not stirred)
Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, believed shaking preserved the flavor of the drink. Shaking a martini also cools it faster, which can be useful when pressed for time.
Possibly one of the most infamous prehistoric monuments, located in England this places boasts large stacked boulders in a wide open field.
Stonehenge
Though there is no definite evidence as to the intended purpose of Stonehenge, it was presumably a religious site and an expression of the power and wealth of the chieftains, aristocrats, and priests. It was build with basic tools.
How many pounds of beads are thrown during an average New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration?
25 million pounds
An estimated 25 million pounds of plastic beads are tossed in Mardi Gras each year in New Orleans. 21. On average, 1.4 million revelers visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras each year.
Which of these fruits has the most vitamin C?
BananaOrange
Kiwi
Strawberry
Kiwi
One serving of kiwi boasts an impressive 137mg of vitamin C - almost twice that of an orange. Kiwis are also rich in vitamin K, providing 31 per cent of your RDA, plus potassium, manganese, copper and dietary fiber.
If you wish to see the Appalachian mountains you can go visit this state which is also famous for its Maple Syrup!
Vermont
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, skiing, and fall foliage. Quality of Life: The state often ranks high in terms of quality of life, with a strong sense of community, low crime rates, and a slower pace of life.
This famous tomato based cocktail may be different if you hop over the border
A Bloody Mary
A Wisconsin Blood Mary always seems to be a staple at game days around the state and include a few extra ingredients than other versions of the drink. It can sometimes come with a beer chaser!
Located in the Southwestern United States, this celebration is all about artistic expression and high flying and 'bubbly' contraptions
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
This yearly hot air balloon festival that takes place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during early October. The Balloon Fiesta is a nine-day event occurring in the first full week of October, and has over 500 hot air balloons each year, far from its beginnings of merely 13 balloons in 1972.[1] The event is the largest balloon festival in the world