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Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday is generally the day before Ash
Wednesday and Lent. It is the biggest party of the year. Mardi
Gras is celebrated all over the world. One of the biggest Mardi
Gras Carnivals is New Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras begins
in January with the Twelfth Night Feast of the Epiphany. It is the
time to let lose and enjoy yourself before Lent. People of all ages,
wear a variety of costumes and participate in merriment. The Parades
officially start the Friday before Ash Wednesday. There are floats and
parades in the many parishes of New Orleans. These floats are spectacular
and are produced by specific Krewes or clubs. The Krewes who ride
the floats throw beads at the crowd. During Mardi Gras the
object of the game is catch as many beads as possible.
Mardi is french for Tuesday and Gras is french for fat. Mardi
Gras or Carnival is celebrated all over the world. It is the feast
before the fast. In the middle ages, villagers would slaughter a fat
ox. Everyone would take part in the feast of the ox. This
fatted animal represents plenty and a celebration of life. that is
why music is apart of Mardi Gras as throwing beads from floats.
Music is a way to communicate ones joy to God. Yes, Mardi Gras has a
deep spiritual meaning.
In the United States, it was not until 1837 however, that the first Mardi
Gras parade was staged. The first description of a Mardi Gras parade is of
a single float in 1839 which was a crude thing, but a great success. It is
reported that the float moved through the streets while the crowd roared.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is an American tradition and an exploration of
Creole and Cajun culture. Next time some says Ou-allez-vous? Tell
them your going to New Orleans, it's Mardi Gras. |
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