Mardi Gras 2018!

The term Mardi Gras can often refer to the two weeks leading up to the final day which is called Mardi Gras Day or Fat Tuesday. The Monday before is sometimes called Fat Monday or Lundi Gras. The celebration goes by different names throughout the world. Other names include Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, and the Tuesday of Carnival. Pancake Day comes from England where it was common tradition to use up all the eggs, milk, and butter in the kitchen prior to Ash Wednesday. These ingredients were often used to make pancakes. The official colors for the holiday are green, gold, and purple. Green stands for faith, gold stands for power, and purple stands for justice. Private clubs called krewes organize the events and parades in New Orlean

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The term Mardi Gras can often refer to the two weeks leading up to the final day which is called Mardi Gras Day or Fat Tuesday. The Monday before is sometimes called Fat Monday or Lundi Gras. The celebration goes by different names throughout the world. Other names include Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, and the Tuesday of Carnival. Pancake Day comes from England where it was common tradition to use up all the eggs, milk, and butter in the kitchen prior to Ash Wednesday. These ingredients were often used to make pancakes. The official colors for the holiday are green, gold, and purple. Green stands for faith, gold stands for power, and purple stands for justice. Private clubs called krewes organize the events and parades in New Orlean

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The term Mardi Gras can often refer to the two weeks leading up to the final day which is called Mardi Gras Day or Fat Tuesday. The Monday before is sometimes called Fat Monday or Lundi Gras. The celebration goes by different names throughout the world. Other names include Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, and the Tuesday of Carnival. Pancake Day comes from England where it was common tradition to use up all the eggs, milk, and butter in the kitchen prior to Ash Wednesday. These ingredients were often used to make pancakes. The official colors for the holiday are green, gold, and purple. Green stands for faith, gold stands for power, and purple stands for justice. Private clubs called krewes organize the events and parades in New Orleans.

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The term Mardi Gras can often refer to the two weeks leading up to the final day which is called Mardi Gras Day or Fat Tuesday. The Monday before is sometimes called Fat Monday or Lundi Gras. The celebration goes by different names throughout the world. Other names include Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, and the Tuesday of Carnival. Pancake Day comes from England where it was common tradition to use up all the eggs, milk, and butter in the kitchen prior to Ash Wednesday. These ingredients were often used to make pancakes. The official colors for the holiday are green, gold, and purple. Green stands for faith, gold stands for power, and purple stands for justice. Private clubs called krewes organize the events and parades in New Orleans.

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The term Mardi Gras can often refer to the two weeks leading up to the final day which is called Mardi Gras Day or Fat Tuesday. The Monday before is sometimes called Fat Monday or Lundi Gras. The celebration goes by different names throughout the world. Other names include Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, and the Tuesday of Carnival. Pancake Day comes from England where it was common tradition to use up all the eggs, milk, and butter in the kitchen prior to Ash Wednesday. These ingredients were often used to make pancakes. The official colors for the holiday are green, gold, and purple. Green stands for faith, gold stands for power, and purple stands for justice. Private clubs called krewes organize the events and parades in New Orleans.

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At the Academy of Seaboard Lane, we strive to celebrate, explore, and introduce all of our students to various cultures, customs, and traditions. This week, we celebrated Mardi Gras!

The history of Mardi Gras can be traced back to the Middle Ages. During these times people would eat heartily the night before they had to start fasting on Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras was introduced to Louisiana when French-Canadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville landed just south of today's New Orleans on March 2, 1699. Since it was the night before Mardi Gras, he named the landing area "Point du Mardi Gras". In 1703 the first Mardi Gras was celebrated at the small settlement of Fort Louis de la Mobile.

The history of Mardi Gras can be traced back to the Middle Ages. During these times people would eat heartily the night before they had to start fasting on Ash Wednesday. Other traditions sprang up during the Middle Ages including the serving of the king's cake in 12th century France. In early England, this day was a religious day where people confessed their sins in order to get ready for Lent. Mardi Gras was introduced to Louisiana when French-Canadian explorer Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville landed just south of today's New Orleans on March 2, 1699. Since it was the night before Mardi Gras, he named the landing area "Point du Mardi Gras". In 1703 the first Mardi Gras was celebrated at the small settlement of Fort Louis de la Mobile.

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The term Mardi Gras can often refer to the two weeks leading up to the final day which is called Mardi Gras Day or Fat Tuesday. The Monday before is sometimes called Fat Monday or Lundi Gras. The celebration goes by different names throughout the world. Other names include Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, and the Tuesday of Carnival. The official colors for the holiday are green, gold, and purple. Green stands for faith, gold stands for power, and purple stands for justice. Private clubs called krewes organize the events and parades in New Orleans.

We celebrated Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday with fun masks, colorful beads, lots of noise makers, and a giant school-wide parade!