This Tuesday, March 8th is Mardi Gras - So here's some things to know and add to your ten cent crazy book about Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras actually means "Fat Tuesday".
"Fat Tuesday" is the last big feast before (Lent) the forty days before Easter.
Lent is an Old English word that means spring
Forty days because of bible references:
Moses was on the mountain forty days.
Elijah traveled for forty days before hearing the still, small voice of God.
Jesus was in the wilderness praying, for forty days
People usually give up something for Lent - such as smoking, drinking alcohol, soft drinks or coffee, cussing, eating chocolate or any bad habit -kids can give up things like TV, video games or computer games.
The thought is that by giving up things we free ourselves from dependence on them and make ourselves better people by reminding us of the importance of spiritual growth not material growth.
In New Orleans, Mardi Gras celebrations are centered on the neighborhood known as the French Quarter.
King Cakes are large, round cinnamon rolls covered with white icing and a popular Mardi Gras tradition. Hidden inside the cake is a plastic or metal baby. The person that gets the piece of cake with the baby inside, is said to be the King or Queen and have good luck for the next year, and is obligated to buy next year’s King Cake.
Mardi Gras colors are purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power.
People line the Mardi Gras parade routes, to catch prizes of gold coins, known as doubloons and strings of beads thrown by people riding on the floats.
These prizes can be kept for souvenirs or traded for merchandise in many New Orleans businesses
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