Vocab
This French word for "parade" is what you'd see rolling down the streets during Carnival season.
What is "un défilé"?
The tradition of king cake originated in this European country, where it celebrates Epiphany on January 6th.
What is France?
The traditional Mardi gras colors are "violette, or, and _____"
What is verte?
This item is traditionally hidden in a king cake
What is a baby
In France, this day before Ash Wednesday is called "Mardi Gras," which literally translates to this in English.
What is "Fat Tuesday"?
This French word meaning "to dance" is what people do at Mardi Gras balls and street parties.
What is "danser"?
This U.S. city is most famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations, featuring parades, beads, and king cake.
What is New Orleans?
The French phrase that translates to "Fat Monday".
What is Lundi Gras?
On Mardi Gras, what do the French traditionally eat?
What is crêpes?
During Mardi Gras in France, people traditionally wear these colorful items on their faces to hide their identity at carnival balls.
What are les masques?
This French word for "crowd" describes the masses of people gathering to watch the parades.
What is "Une foule"?
The first American Mardi Gras was claimed to have been celebrated 15 years before New Orleans, where?
What is Mobile, Alabama
A French word that translates to "a party"
what is une fête?
This round, sugar-coated pastry is traditionally eaten on Fat Tuesday and symbolizes the last indulgence before Lent.
What is a beignet?
In French tradition, whoever finds "la fève" (the bean or figurine) hidden in the king cake gets to wear this for the day.
What is a crown (une couronne)?
The french word "un collier"? translates to..
What is necklace?
French law actually banned wearing masks in public in 1845, but this annual celebration is one of the few exceptions still allowed today.
What is Carnival?
The English Translation for a popular Cajun French phrase "Laissez les bons temps rouler."
What is Let the good times roll?
This classic New Orleans dish combines French roux with okra, seafood or sausage, and is served over rice.
What is gumbo?
In medieval France, Mardi Gras celebrations included this tradition where social roles were reversed, allowing commoners to mock nobility and a "fool" was crowned king for the day.
What is the Feast of Fools (la Fête des Fous) or the Festival of Misrule?
The French phrase for "street party" or "block party" is this, combining the words for "party" and "street."
What is "une fête de rue"?
The oldest continuously active Mardi Gras krewe in New Orleans, founded in 1856, is named after this Greek god of wine and revelry.
What is Comus
A French phrase that translates to "king cake"
What is gâteau des rois
This green herb is essential in making traditional Louisiana gumbo's holy trinity.
What is parsley or green onions or bell peppers?
This French city is famous for its Carnival celebration featuring flower battles and giant papier-mâché figures, rivaling New Orleans' festivities.
What is Nice, France?