Colors
What are the three colors primarily used in Mardi Gras celebrations?
Purple, Green, and Gold
What is the name of the popular oval cake eaten on Mardi Gras?
King's Cake
What church season is entered the day after Mardi Gras?
Lent
True or False: Mardi Gras always has the same theme?
False
What are doubloons?
aluminum coins
What does Gold symbolize?
Power
What can be found in the center of a King's Cake?
Plastic Baby Figurine
What is one other name for Mardi Gras?
Fat Tuesday, Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday, Fasching, Carnival
Face covering that is often worn for Carnival as well as a themed dance.
Mask
What is a float?
Vehicle in parades
What do Green and Purple Symbolize?
Green = Faith and Purple = Justice
What is the symbol of fasting? (French and English name)
Boeuf Gras - Fatted Ox
Name two countries who celebrate Mardi Gras.
Name two things commonly thrown off of parade floats.
Doubloons and Beads
What is the name for the symbol of fasting?
Boeuf Gras or the fatted ox
Historically what does the color purple also represent?
Royalty, Nobility, and Dignity
Beignets
What year did French Settlers bring Mardi Gras to the United States?
1699
What day does Carnival begin?
January 6th
The King of Carnival was named Rex in what year?
1872
Who introduced the Mardi Gras colors?
Rex, the King of Carnival.
Popular savory Mardi Gras and New Orleans food dishes?
Gumbo and/or Jambalaya
Mardi Gras is always how many days before Easter?
47 days
What is the term for carnival organizers / clubs in New Orleans?
Krewes
What are Flambeauxs?
Gas torches for evening parades.