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M a r d i G r a s

M a r d i G r a s. By: Veronica Wentzel , Jennifer Morrow , Ashton Vaughn , & Brianna Stefanelli. History of M a r d i G r a s. Began in Rome “ Lupercalia ”-a circus-like orgy held in mid-February in Rome Created as a period of merriment that would serve as a prelude to Lent

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M a r d i G r a s

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  1. Mardi Gras By: Veronica Wentzel, Jennifer Morrow, Ashton Vaughn, & Brianna Stefanelli

  2. History of Mardi Gras • Began in Rome • “Lupercalia”-a circus-like orgy held in mid-February in Rome • Created as a period of merriment that would serve as a prelude to Lent • Mardi Gras came to America in 1699- French explorer Iberville • Had been celebrated in Paris since the Middle Ages • Iberville was on route up the Mississippi River • Set up camp on March 3, 1699 in present day New Orleans • Began the celebration in Point du Mardi Gras

  3. 1700’s- Pre-lenten masked balls were popular in New Orleans • Tradition under French Rule • Spanish Rule in 1803- banned masked balls until 1823 • 1827-street masking allowed • Celebrations included: decorated carriages, masked people on foot and horseback • First Documented Parade: 1837 (parades began 1831 in Mobile)

  4. 1840’s & 50’s- celebrations became violent and were given a bad reputation • Comus Organization (Mobile, AL) demonstrated and made Mardi Gras entertainment a safe and festive event. • 1871- custom of the King’s cake begins and the first queen of Mardi Gras • 1872- first king of Mardi Gras- Grand Duke Alexis Romanoff

  5. America’sGreatestParty • Parades • Begin February 5th, 2012 and end on February 21st, 2012 • Usually some days have parades back to back • http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/mardigras/parades.html • Parties • Masquerade Balls • Food • Beads • Masks • Costumes • n

  6. Krewes of Mardi Gras • Krewes: any group or organization of revelers to band together to host a Mardi Gras ball, ride on a Mardi Gras parade float, and participate in social events throughout the year. • Some krewes stay active throughout the year through volunteering and hosting events • More than 50 krewes- number continues to grow each season • Krewe of Rex: King of the Carnival • First appeared in 1872 • Most famous global symbol of Mardi Gras • All male krewe • Where the colors of Mardi Gras originated • Main parade on Mardi Gras • http://www.rexorganization.com/Downloads/2012/RexParadeNotes12.pdf

  7. King’s Cake • One of the most popular foods of Mardi Gras • In stores from January 6th- Ash Wednesday • A confection made of braided Danish pastry, laced with cinnamon • Always iced in Mardi Gras colors- purple, green, and gold • Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQpOINW4FtA&feature=youtu.be • Hidden in each King’s cake is a plastic baby or red bean, representing the Christ child • Whoever finds the bean or baby, brings/buys the next year’s King’s cake OR hosts the next party.

  8. Fun Facts • Colors: • Purple- Justice • Green- Faith • Gold- Power • Named by a grand duke of Russia • Videohttp://www.history.com/videos/mardi-gras-parade-krewes#mardi-gras-origins • Mardi Gras- means Fat Tuesday in French • The term Carnival comes from the Latin expression meaning “farewell to the flesh” • Anthem: “If I Ever Cease To Love” • Over 50countries celebrate their own version of Mardi Gras!

  9. Online References • http://www.eastjeffersonparish.com/culture/MARDIGRA/HISTORY/history.htm • http://www.neworleansonline.com • http://www.rexorganization.com • www.history.com

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