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What is a popular type of Mardi Gras hat
Capuchon
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What month does Mardi Gras usually take place
February
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Mr. Overton is the last living WW II veteran. What is his first name?
Richard
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What percentage of Americans celebrate Valentine's Day?
62%
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Kings Cakes are a popular Mardi Gras tradition. Inside the cake you can find what?
Plastic baby
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Why do people wear masks at Mardi Gras
To protect themselves from evil spirits
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What are the colors of Mardi Gras
Purple, green, and gold in honor of the Russian royal family
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How old is the last living WW II Veteran, Mr. Overton?
109 (at time of video) 111 today
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Who is Valentine's Day named after?
Saint Valentine
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What is the event that nearly cancelled Mardis Gras?
Hurricane Katrina
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What comes the day after Mardi Gras
Ash Wednesday
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What is the first year that Mardi Gras became an actual holiday
1875
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What brand of truck does Mr. Overton drive at 109 years old?
Ford
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About how many roses are sent out on Valentine's Day?
220 million
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What is the date that Mardi Gras first took place?
March 3, 1699
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What Catholic holiday does Mardi Gras mark the beginning of
Lent
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What country brought us Mardi Gras
France
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What 2 things does Mr. Overton enjoy every morning?
cigar, coffee with whiskey
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What is the only holiday where people send out more cards than Valentine's Day?
Christmas
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What popular holiday mascot started the tradition of giving things out during Mardi Gras?
Santa Claus
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What word means King in Mardi Gras
Rex
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What does Mardi Gras mean
Fat Tuesday
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What is Mr. Overton's favorite ice cream flavor?
Butter Pecan
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In what year were the first Valentine's Day cards produced?
1840
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What are traditional souvenirs of Mardi Gras?
Jewels, toy coins, Mardi Gras t-shirts