Colors
What are the three traditional Mardi Gras colors?
Purple, green, and gold
Which group of people established Louisiana?
French
What kind of jewelry do people wear for Mardi Gras?
Plastic beaded necklaces
What religion inspired the Mardi Gras celebration?
Catholicism (Christianity)
Which traditional Mardi Gras color means faith?
Green
What kind of music is New Orleans famous for?
Jazz
What is the 40 days before Easter called (for Catholics)?
Lent
Another word for a Mardi Gras celebration
Carnival
Which traditional Mardi Gras color means justice?
What is the symbol of New Orleans?
Fleur-de-lis
What is hidden inside a King's cake?
A small plastic baby
floats
Which traditional Mardi Gras color means power?
gold
What is the name of the New Orleans football team?
The Saints
When is Mardi Gras every year?
The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday
Name one state that borders Louisiana.
Texas, Missouri, Arkansas
Name three specific items you might see Mardi gras colors on during the parade (not "clothes")
Beads/necklaces, masks, floats
What year was Mardi Gras first celebrated in the United States (in New Orleans)?
1703
What are people supposed to do during Lent?
Pray, be quiet, and reflect
A New Orleans dish with shrimp and sauce on rice
OR
a candy with nuts that looks like a cookie
etoufee / praline