Mardi Gras

What does "Mardi Gras" mean?

• Fat Tuesday

• Sleepy Monday

• Is it only Wednesday?

• Hello, Friday!

Mardi Gras is the day before

• Christmas

• Easter

• Ash Wednesday/the start of Lent

• Thanksgiving

In part, Mardi Gras began as a way to indulge before Lent, a period of reflection and sacrifice.

• True

• False

One of the world's largest Mardi Gras celebrations happens in which U.S. city?

• Dallas

• Cincinnati

• Cleveland

• New Orleans

When did French/French-Canadian explorers originally bring French traditions to New Orleans?

• 1503

• 1699

• 1847

• 1922

What is the name of the social groups that organize parades and balls for Mardi Gras?

• krewes

• clubs

• masques

• sororities

Mardi Gras typically includes elaborate parades, balls, and parties.

• True

• False

The colors of mardi gras are...

• yellow, silver, and purple

• green, white, and red

• red, white, and blue

• purple, green, and gold

Which of these desserts has special significance during mardi gras?

• red velvet cake

• king cake

• chess cake

• mousse

Which of these is frequently hidden inside of a king cake?

• a plastic baby

• kale

• a key

• a map