Mardi Gras

What do they eat on this day

(The day of Mardi grass)

• Spaghetti

• Shrimp and chicken

• Pancakes and dry rice

• Soup

Mardi grass is also know as

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Mardi Gras means...

• Fat Tuesday

• Lean Monday

• Good Friday

• Ash Wednesday

In what US city is the most famous Mardi Gras parade held?

• New Orleans, LA

• Los Angeles, CA

• Chicago, IL

• New York, NY

What are the three colors of Mardi Gras?

• purple, gold, green

• purple, pink, white

• green, orange, blue

• red, blue, green

What do you find in a King Cake?

• a plastic baby

• beads

• money

• cream cheese

What does "Laissez les bons temp rouler" mean?

• Let the good times roll

• Eat, drink, and be merry

• You only live once

• Let's get the party started

What religion did Mardi Gras come from?

• Catholic

• Islam

• Judaism

• Baptist

The date of what holiday determines the date of Mardi Gras each year?

• Easter

• Christmas

• Halloween

• Valentine's Day

What is the historical origin of Mardi Gras?

• A) Ancient Roman festivals

• B) Medieval European carnivals

• C) Native American traditions

• D) African tribal ceremonies