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Does it mean that your wife flashed if she came back with tons of beads from Mardi Gras?
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∙ 17y ago
No I don't really think so. Someone might have gave them to her or she may have picked them up out of the street. Her friends could have gave them to her. I mean I have seen woman get beads just because they are attractive.
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Why do you throw beads at Mardi Gras?
The tradition of throwing beads during Mardi Gras parades dates back to the 1920s. Each parade is put on by a krewe, and the Rex krewe began the tradition of "throws" by tossing out inexpensive glass beads necklaces to entice the crowds. Catching the beads at Mardi Gras became an instant crowd pleaser.
Will Mardi Gras festivities and attendance be back to pre Katrina levels?
In 2009, The Big Easy looks forward to what might be the most successful Mardi Gras celebration since Katrina.
Which year was the first Mardi Gras?
The French idea of Mardi Gras dates back to the 1600s but the first Mardi Gras celebration in the America took place at Fort Louis de la Mobile in 1703. The first New Orleans Mardi Gras was celebrated in the 1730s.
Did Mardi Gras start in Mobile or New Orleans?
No, actually Mardi Gras originated somewhere in Europe. The first American "Mardi Gras" WAS in Louisiana:" the first American Mardi Gras took place on March 3, 1699, when the French explorers Iberville and Bienville landed in what is now Louisiana, just south of the holiday's future epicenter: New Orleans. They held a small celebration and dubbed the spot Point du Mardi Gras." The first recorded American Mardi Gras PARADE was in Mobile, AL in 1703. Also, I'd just like to make you all aware that Mardi Gras is recognized as a legal holiday ONLY in Louisiana, its ours, baby, deal.
What religion season is preceded by Mardi Gras?
It's Catholic. It was to celebrate the day before Lent when all the meat had to be eaten, because you couldn't eat meat during Lent back then. They would have a big party and eat all of their meat
What do the colors of the mardi gras beads mean?
The history behind the Mardi Gras beads is that the tradition started when necklaces were thrown instead of medallions to the public. The colors that are most common are green, purple and gold. They are supposed to be 'royal' colors. The green represents faith, the gold represents power, and the purple represents justice. The idea was to toss beads in the color that represented the person at whom you were aiming.
Who first thought to throw beads at mardi gras?
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/02/0220_040220_mardigras.html Throw History According to Hardy, who is considered New Orleans's unofficial Mardi Gras expert, the tradition of throws dates back to the 1920s. The parades themselves date all the way back to the 1830s. The parades run throughout Carnival season, which begins on January 6, the Twelfth Night of Christmas, and culminate on Mardi Gras. Each parade is put on by a krewe, and according to Hardy, the Rex krewe began the tradition of throws by tossing out inexpensive necklaces of glass beads. The beads were an instant hit and were soon adopted by all the parading krewes, of which there are about 60 today. Hardy also credits Rex for first adopting and throwing out doubloons. The plastic coins were the 1960 invention of the late artist H. Alvin Sharpe. The glass beads of the early throws were imported from Czechoslovakia and Japan. Today the plastic throws are manufactured mostly in China. Krewes, working through a merchant such as Berger, must get their orders and special design requests submitted by September in order to receive their shipment in time for Carnival.
Was Mardi Gras ever celebrated in North Carolina or Georgia but it was forced out by the church leaders of either state?
http://www.holidays.net/mardigras/story.htm and http://www.eastjeffersonparish.com/culture/MARDIGRA/HISTORY/history.htm Answers this question. To put it bluntly, no. Mardi gras has never been held anywhere in the US but New Orleans. Its history dates back to early Europe but the celebration we know today was started in New Orleans and no other city celebrated it. Hope that helps. Mardi Gras is celebrated in Mobile, New Orleans and other Gulf Coast cities.This festive event was started in Mobile and according to some accounts, dates back to 1703. The celebration was originally called Boef Gras (Fat Beef).
Why was Mardi Gras cancelled in 1988 and 1989?
Mardi Gras was canceled twice since it was first celebrated in a settlement called the Fort Louis de la Mobile (1703). The first time it was stopped was in 1862 because of the Civil war, it started back up in 1872. The second time in 1918 was because of World War 1, and the start of the Great Depression.
Why do people wear mardi gras masks?
The practice of wearing masks dates back to the 18th Century. People wear masks as they allow them to act in ways they do not normally do and enjoy the festivities.
What is fat tueday?
FAT Tuesday (Mardi Gras) is a holiday that u must give up all u love (or u don't have to...) back in the days people had to give up oil,butter,etc.befor Easter.
Costumes Dress for the Best?
What better place than Louisiana to celebrate a great and awesome occasion; namely, Mardi Gras in fashionable Mardi Gras costumes. It is this time of the year where men and women come together to give their fullest attention to balls, parties, parades and whose quest is to become the next Mardi Gras kings and queens. Long ball dresses in an array of colors and styles grace the floor while men dressed in tails breeze gracefully across the dance floor to a genteel southern tune until the early morning hours. Mardi Gras costumes with its rich history would be incomplete without the famous masks that are well known for its strong presence. The wearing of the mask is to hide one's identity. The story that is behind the mask wearing supposedly goes back to days of old where politicians and other respected members of the community wore the cover-ups so that they would not be scrutinized because of their drinking and partying with whomever they pleased. The masks concealed their identities from the general public. Colors also play a significant part of the Mardi Gras celebration. Along with the lavish costumes, parades, parties, masks, beads, king cakes and other Mardi Gras accessories, there will always be the colors of green, purple, and gold to complete the ritual. These colors were incorporated into the festive in 1872 by Rex, the King of Carnival. The purple symbolizes justice, green is for faith, and gold is for power. The preparation of festive garments that are worn during the Mardi Gras season goes into development many months prior to the celebratory event. The costumes are created according to the theme of the parade, and because they play a large part in this celebration, they are imported from the best tailors who spend many months perfecting the costume to meet the specific thematic need. The apparels are ornate, expensive, and they are reflective of jesters, queens, kings, mimes, etc. Mardi Gras brings out the best in costume wearing where many of the outfits and masks are either tailored or traditionally handmade. They are fashionably designed with a variety of colors, styles, and creativity. Whichever and whatever one may choose to wear during this wonderful time of the year, it can be assured that the occasion will be filled with great enthusiasm and enjoyment that will have the participant repeatedly coming back each year, saying, "Laissez bon temp rouler - Let the good times roll."
