Mardi Gras Celebration!
Happy Fat Tuesday! Mardi Gras is a holiday celebrated all
over the world. In many parts of the world it is called
Carnival. It dates back as far as Roman Time. Mardi Gras
was introduced to the United States (Louisiana) by the early
French explorers in 1699. The name Carnival or Carne Vale comes
from Latin meaning "farewell meat." Regardless of what
you call it, this day is a day of celebration and preparing
for the Lenten Season... a period of 40 days before Easter,
when many Catholics fast and atone for their sins.
Many countries celebrate this day by
having large parties, eating their favorite foods and
sharing good times with their friends and family.
In New Orleans they have many parades
which last about two weeks before the actual Mardi Gras day.
They wear the colors Gold for Power, Green for Justice and
Purple for Faith. Students from Ms. Mango's World Language
Class researched Mardi Gras, made beautiful masks, created
an amazing float and elected a their very own King and
Queen. We then shared in the festivities with the remainder
of the White Brook family by having a fabulous Mardi Gras
parade. Laissez les bons temps roulez!
It was great fun!
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