2. • Carnival is not celebrated very much in the USA.
• There is one exception.
• French Catholics brought Carnival to the USA.
It was first celebrated on 3 March, 1699.
• “Mardi Gras” is VERY popular in the city of New
Orleans.
• “Mardi Gras” is French, meaning “Fat Tuesday.”
5. Celebrations include…
• parades with parade floats
• costumes
• throwing beads to the crowd.
purple - justice
green - faith
The meaning of the colours
golden - power
13. ACTIVITY
Now answer these questions about this American
celebration:
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Where is Carnival celebrated in the USA?
What is the name for this American celebration?
Where does it come from?
When was the first celebration of MardiGras?
What is the meaning of Mardi Gras?
What are the typical colours of Mardi Gras?
What is the meaning of these colours?
What do people do in Mardi Gras?