2006-12-30 08:32:09 · 10 answers · asked by Want to know 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
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2006-12-30 08:34:13 · answer #1 · answered by redwidow 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The History of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras came to New Orleans through its French heritage in 1699. Early explorers celebrated this French Holiday on the banks of the Mississippi River. Throughout the years, Orleanians have added to the celebration by establishing krewes (organizations) which host parades and balls. Carnival quickly became an exciting holiday for both children and adults.
Mardi Gras means "Fat Tuesday" and of course is celebrated on that day of the week. The date can fall between February 3 and March 9 depending on the Lunar calendar, used by the Catholic Church to determine the date of Easter. Mardi Gras is always 47 days before Easter Sunday.
The official colors for Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold. These colors were chosen in 1872 by the King of Carnival, Rex. He chose these colors to stand for the following:
Purple represents justice
green stands for faith
gold stands for power
The Mardi Gras season begins on January 6 and continues until Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. On the Christian calendar, the twelfth day after Christmas is known as "Epiphany", "Twelfth Night", or "Kings Day." It is the day the gift-bearing Magi visited the baby Jesus, and is celebrated with its own unique rituals.
2006-12-31 04:28:18 · answer #2 · answered by J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mardi Gras, is the day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. In French Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, and has its origin in Catholicism, although it's not a religious holiday. The reason they call it Fat Tuesday because folks for Lent are not supposed to eat meat during the 40 days of Lent leading to Easter and are supposed to sacrifice something they like during that time. So before Lent was to begin, a big party was thrown to celebrate the last day before Lent. The party in New Orleans in this country starts a week before Lent. Mardi Gras is also celebrated in parts of Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas. As well as in certain regions of France and Brazil and a few countries in the Carribbean.
2006-12-30 08:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, best wishes for the New Year Returned to you.
Mardi gras is a day of celebration falling on the Tuesday before Lent, the period leading up to Easter.
In some places it is associated with great drinking fests and other associated activities.
People in the Gay communities around the world also take part, often dressing for the occasion.
I hope this helps.
--That Cheeky Lad
2006-12-30 18:39:47 · answer #4 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mardi grass fat tuesday it somewhat is a trip in the previous ash wednesday to start lent relies upon the place you're it somewhat is nicely known in yet differently in new orleans is basically drunks and parting interior the country they dress up journey horses end at peoples homes and chase chickens then make a huge gumbo for each guy or woman that rode one way or the different its a gaggle of drunks
2016-10-19 05:56:16 · answer #5 · answered by benner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is the celebration that leads up to the last day of dietary freedom, Fat Tuesday, days of celebration before the fasting that the Lenten season brings, before Easter.. Yes, it is a Catholic tradition, but everybody celebrates.
2006-12-30 08:40:22 · answer #6 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is the New Orleans celebration of Lent leading up to Easter.
2006-12-30 08:34:25 · answer #7 · answered by Ted 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's the celebration before a fast. I think it's Catholic.
2006-12-30 08:34:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-12-30 08:34:21 · answer #9 · answered by babie56 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-12-30 09:41:58 · answer #10 · answered by Arrogant Bastard 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋